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Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (Both Offside and Nearside detected on shaker plates)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on edges) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre (outer edge)
Outer (general corrosion to outer door panels)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (corroded holed marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (lower bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (outer sill corroded holed) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (Both Offside and Nearside detected on shaker plates)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (bulb incorrectly fitted \re-fitted and re-checked aim) (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (replaced bulb) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on edges) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (replaced bulb) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Outer (general corrosion to outer door panels)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates)
Offside Front Lower (front windscreen chipped not affecting drivers view less than 10 mm)
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (suspect oil filter housing area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (across rear axle) (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (side loading door corroded holed lower edge) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates)
Offside Front Lower (front windscreen chipped not affecting drivers view less than 10 mm)
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (suspect oil filter housing area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (across rear axle) (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on edge) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates)
Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (wearing on edges) (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper (chip in front windscreen less than 10mm)
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both offside and nearside rear D BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Outline marker lamp not working (replaced bulb) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Outline marker lamp not working (replaced bulb) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on edge) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates)
Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (wearing on edges) (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper (chip in front windscreen less than 10mm)
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both offside and nearside rear D BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower (chips in windscreen)
Central Rear Upper Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (close to retaining clips) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (lens damaged covered in tape or other material) (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower (chips in windscreen)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower (lower quarter panel damaged not reducing structural integrity)
Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates)
Offside Front Lower (chip in windscreen)
Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre
Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air fresheners removed from sun visor)
Front Windscreen washer not working (offside and nearside) (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (main front to rear pipe) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (main front to rear feed pipe) (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower (lower quarter panel damaged not reducing structural integrity)
Nearside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates)
Offside Front Lower (chip in windscreen)
Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre
Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air fresheners removed from sun visor)
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates)
Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer (damage to rear quarter panel but not affecting structural integrity)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (main feed pipes front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates)
Offside Front Lower (small chip in screen less than 10mm)
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates)
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer (damage to rear quarter panel but not affecting structural integrity)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (main feed pipes front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates)
Offside Front Lower (small chip in screen less than 10mm)
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill to rear quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test marker light (4.2.1 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front - rear, between fuel tank and rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/front brake binding slightly
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/front brake binding slightly
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight misting from rear diff pinion seal
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight misting from rear diff pinion seal
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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SR53 FLR is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 2009 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 121,474 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 Crafter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SR53 FLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Crafter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SR53 FLR is a 2009 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 29 April 2009.
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