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RYJ 79M

2005 Volkswagen Type 2

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,035 mi
Last recorded45,035 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Type 238,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYJ 79M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,035 miles

Body has slight corrosion under battery (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak major leak from engine and gear box ()

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 7 Apr 2017 45,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion under battery (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak major leak from engine and gear box ()

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,106 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 41,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,553 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 38,550 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,300 miles

battery tray corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,367 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear supension lowered

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,832 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,508 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre has slight tread distortion

offside front tyre walls perishing

Fail 20 May 2008 16,508 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre tread has distortion and perishing side walls

offside rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 1 May 2007 16,109 miles

screen washers very weak

Pass 4 May 2006 15,005 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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RYJ 79M is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2 in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 38,838 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYJ 79M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RYJ 79M registered?

RYJ 79M is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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