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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust corroded
front and rear suspension corroded/rear axle corroded/front suspension corroded,
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust corroded
front and rear suspension corroded/rear axle corroded/front suspension corroded,
Brake Wear Indication Lamp Illuminated
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake Wear Indication Lamp Illuminated
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Nearside and Offside Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Corroded
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
n/s and o/s flex brake pipe slight perishing/cracking
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s and o/s flex brake pipe slight perishing/cracking
Central Rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
brake pad warning light illuminated on dash
under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
brake pad warning light illuminated on dash
under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
exhaust corroding
oil leak
rear brake discs wearing
rear brake pipes corroding
slight play in ns steering racka nd os track rod end
under covers fitted
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf lower ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working pump not heard (3.5 (a))
exhaust corroding
hi rise stop light inop
ns and os rear brake pipes corroding
oil leak
raer brake discs wearing
slight play in ns steering rack and os track rod end
under covers fitted
both front lower ball joints boots deteriorating
child seat fitted in nsf
nsf flexi brake hose deteriorated
oil leak
slight play in both front lower ball joints
slight play in steering rack-both sides
spare tyre close to legal limit
under covers fitted
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre front seatbelt (5.2.5a)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsr tyre cut on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords osf tyre through to cords on outer edge (4.1.D.1a)
both front lower ball joints boots deteriorating
child seat fitted in nsf
nsf flexi brake hose deteriorated
oil leak
slight play in both front lower ball joints
slight play in steering rack-both sides
spare tyre close to legal limit
under covers fitted
exhaust corroded
ns and os front lower ball joint boot deteriorated
nsf flexi deteriorated
nsf tyre wearing on outer edge
slight play in steering rack
spare tyre close to legal limit
under covers fitted
Registration plate lamp not working os (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr tyre (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
hi rise stop light inop
ns and os front lower ball joint boot deteriorated
nsf flexi deteriorated
nsf tyre wearing on outer edge
slight play in steering rack
spare tyre close to legal limit
under covers fitted
aux drive belt cracking
engine covers, under covers fitted
exhaust corroding
front brake discs wearing
n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit, cracking
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
aux drive belt cracking
engine covers, under covers fitted
exhaust corroding
front brake discs wearing
n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit, cracking
rear brake pads wearing low
exhaust system corroding
covers fitted underside of car
front brake discs wearing, pads wearing low
metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)
o/s/f tyre wearing close to treadbars
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
covers fitted underside of car
exhaust system corroding
front brake discs wearing, pads wearing low
metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)
o/s/f tyre wearing close to treadbars
exhaust system corroding
metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers
slight play n/s bottom ball joint
slight play steering rack
slight wear front anti roll bar D bushes
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
exhaust system corroding
metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers
slight play n/s bottom ball joint
slight play steering rack
slight wear front anti roll bar D bushes
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VN54 AKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 VN54 AKP, 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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VN54 AKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 2005.
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