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213,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be opened by one person, latch mechanism requires adjustment.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARB BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear EXHAUST HANGER CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKEND.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be opened by one person, latch mechanism requires adjustment.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Bonnet cannot be opened by one person, latch mechanism requires adjustment.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box to back box connection (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bonnet cannot be operated by one person, latch mechanism requires adjustment.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S REAR SILL INNER CORRODED AT VERY END OF SILL BEHIND PLASTIC (CHALKED) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S REAR ARCH BEHIND BUMPER CORRODED EXCESSIVELY (CHALKED) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S REAR NEXT TO BUMPER MOUNT CORRODED EXCESSIVELY (CHALKED) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
BONNET CANNOT BE OPERATED BY ONE PERSON, LATCH MECHANISM REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MID BOX TO BACK BOX CONNECTION. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCK PROTECTIVE BOOT PERISHED. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Line On Rear Arm To Flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S INNER SILL CORRODED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear N/S REAR BRAKE LIGHT IS HALF INTENSITY OF O/S.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LEFT HAND NUMBER PLATE LIGHT INOPERATIVE. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 corner haves light surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust centre box outer skin poor and corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light surface corrosion on both sides inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Back box heat shield adrift
Rear Both trailing arm/spring mounts have surface corrosion
Exhaust centre box corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust centre box corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Bonnet catch poor but operational
Exhaust centre box corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Steering rack-engine oil-transmission from a shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested Due to insecure o/s drive shaft bearing housing (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catches inner wing on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catches inner wing on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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RF55 WNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RF55 WNZ, 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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RF55 WNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 October 2005.
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