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150,833 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit
brake pad wear warning light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe ( from ABS unit to rear flexy ) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by operation of offside indicators (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit
brake pad wear warning light on
Offside Front tyre wearing close to the legal limit
brake wear warning light on dash on (may be a broken sensor wire/bad connection as all brake pads look hardly worn )
Exhaust system insecure nearside rear exhaust rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre wearing close to the legal limit
brake wear warning light on dash on (may be a broken sensor wire/bad connection as all brake pads look hardly worn )
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS warning light on (1.6 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
power steering slightly notchy when manovering slowly
spare tyre valve faulty ( blew out from wheel when touched)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))
offside front lower suspension arm ball joint rubber boot starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
offside front lower suspension arm ball joint rubber boot starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the limit on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the limit on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
drivers outer door handle sometimes sticking
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle excessive brake variation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle excessive brake variation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights not worling (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the limit on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the limit on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
drivers outer door handle sometimes sticking
front brake discs poor condition
rear brake discs poor condition
rear brake discs poor condition
offside outer c.v boot deteriorating
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
offside outer c.v boot deteriorating
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
nearside front tyre tread wearing low on the outer edge
offside outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
offside front tyre scrubbed
advise both front brake discs slightly worn
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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PJ55 AOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 PJ55 AOU, 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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PJ55 AOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 November 2005.
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