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202,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn/ edges (5.2.3 (e))
General underbody and suspension components corrosion, covered with underseal in places- front to rear
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
light corrosion to all under-floor components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central floor corroded but not structural
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery loose
Both front & rear wheel arches corroded
Engine Oil level below minimum
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear tyre tread starting to feather
Offside front inner & outer sill corroded to excess
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front upper and lower ball joint boots split
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DEZ 5255 is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1992 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 126,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 DEZ 5255, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DEZ 5255 is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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