MOT Status
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216,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Central Front Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencers deteriorated but not blowing
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from the flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight - Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic sill and undercovers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust silencers deteriorated but not blowing
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from the flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight - Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic sill and undercovers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres on there inner edges slight (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust silencers are deteriorated but are not blowing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from the near side flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))
both exhaust silencers are deteriorated but are not blowing
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from the near side flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))
both exhaust silencers are deteriorated but are not blowing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear bumper reflector is missing
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper spring missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure not its holder (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear bumper reflector is missing
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing
Oil leak engine ()
centre/rear exhaust deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 2x (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working 3x (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint 2x (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
centre/rear exhaust deteriorated
o/s wiper deteriorated
Oil leak
air pipe broken
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
air pipe broken
exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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RY05 XTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 XTE, 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 XTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 July 2005.
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