MOT Status
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259,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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suspension rusty
wipers poor
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
both lower ball joint dust covers poor
o/s/f tyre getting low
suspension corroded
both front tyres on limit worn inner edge
front ball joints dust covers poor
rear number plate poor
suspension corroded
exhaust rusty
parking brake cables rusty
suspension very rusty
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
play in n/s and o/s inner track rods
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
play in n/s and o/s inner track rods
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
brake pad worning lamp on
front brake discs worn
front brake pads low
nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre on wear bars
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn slightly
front brake pads worn slightly
rear brake pads worn slightly
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn slightly
front brake pads worn slightly
rear brake pads worn slightly
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine undertray fitted
front and rear brake discs wearing
plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines
rear registration plate loose
unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully
van body lined preventing a full inspection of the rear floor area
engine undertray fitted
front and rear brake discs wearing
plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines
rear registration plate loose
unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully
van body lined preventing a full inspection of the rear floor area
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front discs lipped
rear number plate loose
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front discs lipped
both rear discs lipped
rear number plate loose
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RY05 XSK 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 65.4%.
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 RY05 XSK, 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 XSK is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 July 2005.
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