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183,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASH.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN & CORRODING. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
COOLANT TEMP LIGHT FLASHING ON DASH.
Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES IN POOR CONDITION & DON'T GIVE GOOD BEAM IMAGE,ADVISE ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARD,WILL REQUIRE NEW HEAD LIGHT FOR NEXT MOT TEST.
MIDDLE & REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN RUSTING AWAY.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NSR TYRE HAS TWO SCREWS IN TREAD. ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed OSF DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYING. (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LIGHT POLISH. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken ADVISE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LIGHT POLISH. (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.(POLISH REQUIRED)
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN & CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FRONT HEAD LIGHTS APPEAR TO BE FAULTY.
Front Position lamp incorrect colour FRONT POSITION LIGHTS SHOWING ORANGE. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MIDDLE & REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN RUSTING AWAY.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NSR TYRE HAS TWO SCREWS IN IT. ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
WEAR INDICATOR WIRE LIGHT ON DASH.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
front wishbone bushes worn
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
front wishbone bushes worn
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive from/onto turbo and front section of exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs lipped
nearside outer c.v gaitor weeping
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine and underbody covers fitted limited view
front brake pads getting low,discs worn
osf bumper,wing and door damaged,sharp edges covered
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine and underbody covers fitted limited view
front brake pads getting low,discs worn
front wipers smearing
osf bumper,wing and door damaged,sharp edges covered
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake Pads Seem Low ( Inner Pads ) ,Discs Slightly Scored
full body undertray fitted
rear tyres perishing slightly
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
full body undershields fitted
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WL05 DAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 DAN, 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 DAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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