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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected lower sliding bolt loose & outer spring incorrectly fitted (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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VW03 CDW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VW03 CDW, 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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VW03 CDW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 2005.
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