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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTERs year 2005

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mot history
Pass percent:62.88%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER year 2005 passes without issue)
Based on:431 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively24
Registration plate lamp issues23
Headlamp aim out of alignment22
Brake pipe excessively corroded10
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Registration plate issues5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|5
Windscreen washer not working 4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|2
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both, kick up to O/S (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS + OS / outer sills wheel archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box holed and tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both D-bushes |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Rear brake application uneven1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure upper 3 point mounting attatchment |5.2.1a|1
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill near mud flap (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill near mud flap (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and insecure |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced very bright (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co limits too high (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges live starter wire running through chassis (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point/inner wing |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both sides (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear Battery insecure engine bay |1.9.1|1
Offside Rear Battery insecure engine bay |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned steering arm |2.2.C.1b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake servo damaged and function impaired Dust gaiter split on actuator and not preventing the ingress of dirt |1.1.3 |e||1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both batteries |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Brake hose damaged1
Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Both rubbers |7.1.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Towbar component excessively damaged |6.6.1|1
Rear Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1

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