MOT Status
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System generally corroded - no leak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both - beam pattern not affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre corroded - no leak (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section corroded - no external leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At front of vehicle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture At front of vehicle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section corroded - no external leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted - Unable to fully inspect various components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear sections corroded - no external leak (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides - Slight ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various accessible pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edges (tracking in need of adjustment?) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to/from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))
engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
exhaust centre+rear sections corroded
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))
engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
exhaust system corroded/deteriorated...centre+rear sections
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
centre+rear sections exhaust deteriorated
engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
centre+rear sections exhaust deteriorated
engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
low effort o/s rear parking brake
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn on edges
brake pad warning lamp on
engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
exhaust system deteriorated ...silencer outer skin corroded ( no external leaks)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres worn on edges
brake pad warning lamp on
engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
exhaust system deteriorated ...silencer outer skin corroded ( no external leaks)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn on edges
engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
exhaust system deteriorated
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn on edges
engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
exhaust system deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system deteriorated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust corroding
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear discs poor condition
wipers streaky
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
nearside rear tyre cracking
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NC05 TPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC05 TPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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NC05 TPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 June 2005.
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