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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm
Nearside Rear parking brake lower effort
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear parking brake lower effort
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Both Front Tyres 3mm Tread Remaining Centre/ Nearside Has Various Outer Sidewall Damage
Brake Pipes To/From Abs Pump Slight Corrosion
Exhaust System Deteriorated
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil Leak
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall/ Shoulders Smooth (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall/ Shoulders Smooth (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both Front Tyres 3mm Tread Remaining Centre/ Nearside Has Various Outer Sidewall Damage
Brake Pipes To/From Abs Pump Slight Corrosion
Exhaust System Deteriorated
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil Leak
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
both front tyres worn on edges of tyre tread no ply or cords visible but will need changing soon
exhaust slightly detiorated
n s r tyre worn on inner edge of tyre tread
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres worn on edges of tyre tread no ply or cords visible but will need changing soon
exhaust slightly detiorated
n s r tyre worn on inner edge of tyre tread
oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
This vehicle has been tested as a dual purpose vehicle.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
This vehicle has been tested as a dual purpose vehicle.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Unable to fully check underbody and centre pipes due to fitted underbody covers.
Vehicle tested as a class 4 duel purpose vehicle as determined from the MOT testing guide section A4.2 page 6.
The above vehicle has been tested as a class 4 duel purpose vehicle as described from the mot testing guide section a4.2 page 6.
Vehicle tested with 3 seats in rear
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
The above vehicle has been tested as a class 4 duel purpose vehicle as described from the mot testing guide section a4.2 page 6.
Vehicle tested with 3 seats in rear
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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)
some rust in brake discs. wear in rear coil spring mounting rubbers.
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
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)
some rust in brake discs. wear in rear coil spring mounting rubbers.
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight wear in antiroll bar bush's
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OU55 KZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 OU55 KZL, 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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OU55 KZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 September 2005.
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