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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust outer (secondary) skins corroded.
Surface corrosion to offside outer sill and lower wheel arch.
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust outer (secondary) skins corroded.
Surface corrosion to offside outer sill and lower wheel arch.
Center exhaust is in poor condition
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Center exhaust is in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres worn on edges
both rear shocks damp and corroded
centre and rear exhaust pipes corroded
oil leak
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres worn on edges
both rear shocks damp and corroded
centre and rear exhaust pipes corroded
oil leak
rear brake discs worn
rear inner brake pads look low
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
oil leak
rear brake discs worn
rear inner brake pads getting low
rear shocks damp
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
oil leak
rear brake discs worn
rear inner brake pads getting low
rear shocks damp
Offside Front brake calliper retaining spring missing
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre of rearmost seats ()
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside door mirror glass damaged and backing missing
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre of rearmost seats ()
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside door mirror glass damaged and backing missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres are cracked and perished
both front tyres wearing on edges
front padsa getting low
front/rear discs lipped slightly
n/s/rshocker dust cover corroded/insecure
o/s/f outer cv boot got residue on it
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r shocker dust cover corroded/broken off
n/s/r tyre wearing on edges
o/s/f door hindge dropped slightly
o/s/f outer cv boot got residue around it
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Oil leak
all rear seats removed at time of test
most of underside not visable due to plastic covers
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T500 NCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 T500 NCE, 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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T500 NCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 2005.
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