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217,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
off side rear tyre distorted very slight
rear silencer outer case corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
off side rear tyre distorted very slight
rear silencer outer case corroded
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear silencer corroded
vehicle has a tow bar fitted tow ball missing ability to tow inoperative
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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RJ05 ZFT 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 65.5%.
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 RJ05 ZFT, 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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RJ05 ZFT is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 April 2005.
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