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154,951 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear shock corroded
Offside Cab steps insecure bracket broken under drivers door (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear seat belt retracting mechanism worn
Offside Rear shock corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake servo corroded slightly
no eml
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear shock corroded
Offside Cab steps insecure bracket broken under drivers door (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear seat belt retracting mechanism worn
Offside Rear shock corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake servo corroded slightly
no eml
Central Front sub-frame corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside side step mounts corroded
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside side step mounts corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
centre and rear exhaust silencer corroded
Both sidesteps mounting brackets corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Middle and rear exhaust silencers corrosion
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Rigid brake pipe union corroded
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both macpherson strut top mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe ,rear union rusty/worn (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer side step mounting bracket plates rusty
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer side steps mounting bracket plates rusty
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
center and rear exhaust silencers rusty
engine oil level low
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe ,rear union rusty/worn (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall has cut, inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Outer side step mounting bracket plates rusty
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer side steps mounting bracket plates rusty
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
center and rear exhaust silencers rusty
engine oil level low
Central exhaust silencer rusty
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside front to rear brake pipe back union rusty/worn thin
Nearside side step mounting plates rusty
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner sidewall split slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside side step mounting plates
Rear exhaust silencer rusty
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Central exhaust silencer rusty
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside front to rear brake pipe back union rusty/worn thin
Nearside side step mounting plates rusty
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner sidewall split slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside side step mounting plates
Rear exhaust silencer rusty
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Towbar attachment defective 13 pin electrical socket not working (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
back exhaust silencer deteriorated
centre exhaust silencer deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
outer casing of exhaust corroding away
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cracked (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system thin and has minor leaks
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle as heat shields fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake discs corroded on both discs faces
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front disc is metal to metal with inner brake pad recommend new discs to be fitted
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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VA05 GWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc 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 VA05 GWU, 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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VA05 GWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 July 2005.
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