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Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/50r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (2mm) (255/50r19) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/50r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (2mm) (255/50r19) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (255/50r19) worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (255/50r19) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (255/50r19) worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (255/50r19) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50zr19 107y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded in middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Limit of 0.80 1/m - reading of 1.14 1/m (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible Upgraded wheels catching on inner bodywork. (5.2.2 (d))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50zr19 107y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded in middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both `D` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine oil low
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear o/s - n/s (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system corroded central silencer/rear silencers
Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate light dim
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear o/s - n/s (3.6.B.2c)
Engine oil low
Exhaust system corroded central silencer/rear silencers
Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Registration plate light dim
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/F tyre starting to wear low on tread. 245/45/r18-96w
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
N/S/F tyre starting to wear low on tread. 245/45/r18-96w
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
bodywork repair carried out to front and possible side
corrosion on rear silencer
damage to both mirrors
damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall
grille insecure
nearside front wheel arch liner insecure and partially missing
wear on discs and pads
wear on engine mounting
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front lower ball joint gator split.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s front lower ball joint gator split.
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RY05 XNN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.
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 RY05 XNN, 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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RY05 XNN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 July 2005.
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