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both exhaust boxes corroded
Offside reverse light not working
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and split open (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside reverse light not working
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both exhaust boxes corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust centre and rear boxes corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer cv boot twisted
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
centre exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer cv boot twisted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
centre exhaust rusty
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre silencer outer skin corroded
front windows excessively tinted
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre silencer outer skin corroded
front windows excessively tinted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges excessively worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges excessively worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges excessively worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges excessively worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
suspect oil leak rear of engine
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
suspect oil leak rear of engine
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front passenger and drivers windows have been tinted
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
cut in cords off side front 15mm
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
cut in cords off side front 15mm
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear seatbelt cover missing
nearside rear tyre out of shape slightly.
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear seatbelt cover missing
nearside rear tyre out of shape slightly.
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W29 ADS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc 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 W29 ADS, 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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W29 ADS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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