MOT Status
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101,881 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts Worn badly on shoulders. NEEDS REPLACING 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on shoulder. NEEDS REPLACING 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on shoulder. NEEDS REPLACING 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))
No rear seats fitted
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
No rear seats fitted
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn badly on inner shoulders 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Corroded
Rear Rear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Corroded
Rear Silencer Corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Silencer Corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction offside sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens/bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens/bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door cable (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Service lamp lit
Tyre pressures incorrect
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nsf puncture
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder 235-55-17 (4.1.E.1)
Service lamp lit
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Nsf puncture
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder 235-55-17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service lamp lit
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside 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)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front suspension arm rear bushes sort,but not resulting in excessive play,cant be felt when braking
nsr seatbelt stork casing missing but all works ok
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
slight body damage
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front suspension arm rear bushes sort,but not resulting in excessive play,cant be felt when braking
nsr seatbelt stork casing missing but all works ok
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
slight body damage
both front tyres worn on both edges not within testable tread area
nearside rear seat belt stalk plastic surround missing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on both edges not within testable tread area
nearside rear seat belt stalk plastic surround missing
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
rear silencer deteriorated
front brake pads low
rear brake pads low
rear tyres slightly mishaped
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NSR seat belt buckle cover missing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MY05 VAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 MY05 VAN, 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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What year was MY05 VAN registered?
MY05 VAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 2005.
Is MY05 VAN safe to buy?
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