MOT Status
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318,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light showing on dash (all pads ok)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe very corroded in front of the rear wheel, disappears behind a under tray and can not be fully inspected (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair braking performance poor (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted hose twisted to rear brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted hose twisted to rear brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe very corroded in front of the rear wheel, disappears behind a under tray and can not be fully inspected (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair braking performance poor (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of main (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (top mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
Nearside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play
Nearside Rear tyre has cracks to side wall
under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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DY05 KAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DY05 KAO, 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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DY05 KAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2005.
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