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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak underside near front subframe nearside
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff output sel weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door handle not attached properly (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Coolant leak underside near front subframe nearside
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff output sel weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
anti roll bar bushes worn
corrosion on various parts of car
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Lower engine mount worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and scored (3.5.1i)
Front wipers smearing
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and scored (3.5.1i)
Rear differential seals leaking
oil leak
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view badly damaged (8.1.2a)
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Lower engine mount worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and scored (3.5.1i)
Front wipers smearing
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and scored (3.5.1i)
Rear differential seals leaking
oil leak
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
advice exhaust system
noise from top front suspension when turned from lock to lock
REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SURFACE CORROSION
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
underbody covers fitted
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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PKZ 5881 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 PKZ 5881, 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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PKZ 5881 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 December 2005.
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