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RYJ 89M

2005 Volkswagen Type 2

Purple Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

53,980 mi
Last recorded53,980 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Type 238,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYJ 89M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 53,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

body heavily corroded in places

heavily corrode under side vehicle in places

off side steering arm slightly deformed

slight play in steering idler

Pass 30 Sep 2019 52,032 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body heavily corroded in places

Fail 23 Sep 2019 52,005 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing glass ()

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body heavily corroded in places

Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front door step area corroded

nearside outer sill heavily corroded and holed

offside front inner sill/ outer sill/ inner wheel arch area heavily corroded and holed

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 48,115 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate excessively deteriorated (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front door step area corroded

nearside outer sill heavily corroded and holed

offside front inner sill/ outer sill/ inner wheel arch area heavily corroded and holed

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 44,488 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 44,478 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,659 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side rear hand brake effort low.

Pass 27 May 2014 37,936 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 37,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front brake hoses are cracking and perished

drivers seat is damaged

nearside front chassis corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

seat adjuster stiff

Fail 24 May 2013 33,723 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front brake hoses are cracking and perished

drivers seat is damaged

nearside front chassis corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear tyre is under inflated

offside inner sill corroded

seat adjuster stiff

Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,226 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

battery tray corroded

blue smoke emitted from exhaust but not deemed excessive

nearside front crossmember / doorstep corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 30,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery tray corroded

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

blue smoke emitted from exhaust but not deemed excessive

nearside front crossmember / doorstep corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear drive shaft boot split

Fail 6 Apr 2011 26,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,761 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,625 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 20,620 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front panels corroded,slight leak from steering box+bushes wearing,slight damaged steering arm,offside rear c.v. boot split,slight leak from nearside rear hub,brake discs wearing,oil leaks

Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,822 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 18,822 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,738 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 89M is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2 in Purple with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 89M, 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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RYJ 89M is a 2005 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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