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163,826 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking near rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake cable insecure both parking brake cables (1.1.15 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner c/v boot slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged row 2 (7.1.2 (d))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
rear shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
tyre wearing thin on inner edge , offside rear
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Entrance/exit door emergency control inoperative forward door (6.2.C.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
only 11 seat belts and seats present. none on the near side
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VW04 RTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 VW04 RTL, 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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VW04 RTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 September 2005.
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