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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear too brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear too brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
os and ns inner sills patched up with cardboard and foam
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
os and ns inner sills patched up with cardboard and foam
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside center in sill holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area
Offside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area
Offside Front wheel arch corroded
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front inner sills hold and corroded but not in a prescribed area
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside center in sill holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area
Offside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area
Offside Front wheel arch corroded
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front inner sills hold and corroded but not in a prescribed area
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
SLIGHT CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Slight bind on brake
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Corrosion on rear of outer sil
Offside Rear Deep cracks in inner sidewall of tyre, not showing plys
Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Emissions not tested Excessive blue smoke (7.3.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Slight bind on brake
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Corrosion on rear of outer sil
Offside Rear Deep cracks in inner sidewall of tyre, not showing plys
Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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C5 WAF is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 1996 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 147,938 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 C5 WAF, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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C5 WAF is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 April 1996.
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