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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside 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 tyre cracked / perished
Offside Rear tyre cracked / almost perished + wearing unevenly
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside + offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside + offside front upper wing / arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside + offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside tyre cracked / perished
Offside Rear tyre cracked / almost perished + wearing unevenly
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside + offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside + offside front upper wing / arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack + perish.
Offside Front 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 Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack + perish.
Offside Front 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 Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt + offside front (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack + perish.
Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perishing not to chords yet.
Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorating.
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid +offside (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perishing not to chords yet.
Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorating.
Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack+perish.
Offside Front bottom ball joint boot deteriorating.
Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index +rear (4.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack+perish.
Offside Front bottom ball joint boot deteriorating.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust emissions close to acceptable limits.
Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust emissions close to acceptable limits.
o/s+n/s/f tyres on 1.6mm legal limit.
o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing very thin on edges.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s/r brake starting to bind slightly.
rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.
Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s/r brake starting to bind slightly.
rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Nearside Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/r inner brake disc deteriorating/slightly worn.
o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.
rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
hand brake operation hinderd by cd player fitment
nearside front steering arm fouls anti roll bar when vehicle raised off ground
Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)
Full length undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Both rear tyres are out of shape
NSF FIRENZA 235/50ZR18Y 5-5-5
NSR FIRENZA 235/50ZR18Y 5-5-5
OSF BRIDGESTONE 235/50R18Y 5-6-6
OSR FIRENZA 235/50ZR18Y 5-6-5
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Both rear tyres are out of shape
NSF FIRENZA 235/50ZR18Y 5-5-5
NSR FIRENZA 235/50ZR18Y 5-5-5
OSF BRIDGESTONE 235/50R18Y 5-6-6
OSR FIRENZA 235/50ZR18Y 5-6-5
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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WL05 CVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 WL05 CVO, 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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WL05 CVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 2005.
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