MOT Status
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225,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front shocker top bearing slightly rough when rotated
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
slight oil leak
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Central Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired 2x securing clips corroded/broken/tie clipped (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded --- to front main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded -- to front main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced both sides fluctuating (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top shocker mount seized (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear middle seat belt stuck (5.2.5b)
heat shield insecure-n/s/r seat belt attachment cover missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear at rear ends (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
x2 front top shocker mounts noisy
front side lights slightly dim-n/s c.v boot slightly deteriorated-heat sheild insecure-rear discs slightly worn-
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake warning light on dash
hand brake cable corroded
Screw in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Screw in offside rear tyre
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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SK55 RYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SK55 RYO, 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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SK55 RYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 2005.
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