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Bonnet safety catch not working
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Bonnet safety catch not working
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Bonnet safety catch not working
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp levelling system has been removed
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Light flickers (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Bonnet safety catch not working
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front suspect partly seized top suspension mounting bearing (banging felt intermittent when turning lock to lock )
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet safety catch not working
rear and centre exhaust sections poor condition corroded
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front suspect partly seized top suspension mounting bearing (banging felt intermittent when turning lock to lock )
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet safety catch not working
rear and centre exhaust sections poor condition corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s .. rear bushes, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge, tyre is 9 years old (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front tyres 205/65/16,,, rear tyres 215/65/16
n/s/r shock absorber casing corroded
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated,, recommend replace
undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever/cable (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s .. rear bushes, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge, tyre is 9 years old (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front tyres 205/65/16,,, rear tyres 215/65/16
n/s/r shock absorber casing corroded
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated,, recommend replace
undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front under tray fitter can not full inspect
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing, worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light on,, recommend check
centre and rear exhaust system, slight deterioration
drivers seat cushion deteriorated
n/s reverse light not working
n/s/r shock absorber casing corroded
under trays fitted, limiting view
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing, worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
centre and rear exhaust system, slight deterioration
drivers seat cushion deteriorated
n/s reverse light not working
n/s/r shock absorber casing corroded
under trays fitted, limiting view
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front inner rack has slight play
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake cables weak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear most (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front inner rack has slight play
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake cables weak
CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODED
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODED
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
centre and rear exhaust deteriorated
offside wiper rubber split
offside wiper smears
oil leak
rear brake discs worn
reset internal headlamp height adjuster to zero
undertray fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
centre and rear exhaust deteriorated
inner and outer edges of offside front tyre worn low
offside wiper rubber split
oil leak
rear brake discs worn
reset internal headlamp height adjuster to zero
undertray fitted obscuring components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front bumper loose
inner edge of offside rear tyre tyre devoid of tread
outer edge of nearside front tyre worn low
rear brake discs worn
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front bumper loose
inner edge of offside rear tyre tyre devoid of tread
outer edge of nearside front tyre worn low
rear brake discs worn
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
offside rear tyre perished
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear tyres perished
front and rear brake discs worn
os mirror damaged
slight play in steering rack
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
os mirror damaged
slight play in steering rack
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine oil level low
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine oil level low
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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RV05 FON is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 RV05 FON, 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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RV05 FON is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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