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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s by flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s by flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective wont pull out (7.1.2 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s by flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Both rear metal brake pipes corroded
Oil leak
Windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s by flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both headlight lenses foggy
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s by flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both headlight lenses foggy
Central Rear Exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Central Seat belt buckle missing Centre buckle (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Runner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear reflectors have dark tint
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension 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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
crack in front headlight unit nsf
slight play antiroll bar link rods front
crack in front headlight unit nsf
slight play antiroll bar link rods front
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
front wipers split
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
spare tread low
all brake pads low and brake discs lipped
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV05 OEC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 OV05 OEC, 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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OV05 OEC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 2005.
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