MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when sidelights switched on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Front side lights illuminate when brake pedal pressed
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
Corrosion to parts of undercarriage
Front sidelights come on when brake applied
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nsr tyre wearing close to treadwear indicators
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released When sidelights are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
Corrosion to parts of undercarriage
Front sidelights come on when brake applied
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nsr tyre wearing close to treadwear indicators
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust slight corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front engine mount deteriorated
Exhaust slight corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front engine mount deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box corroded and slight blowing
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
near side front fog lamp not working.
very heavy corrosion to exhaust silencers (both silencer delaminated.)
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
near side front fog lamp not working.
very heavy corrosion to exhaust silencers (both silencer delaminated.)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
rear metal brake pipes rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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BC05 JYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 BC05 JYW, 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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BC05 JYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 May 2005.
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