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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect req new bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 3 punctures also (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front secondary bonnet catch inop
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside outer sill damaged
Rear various suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
various body panels corroded
various front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside outer sill damaged
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
various body panels heavily corroded
various front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
various rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
body undertrays damaged
doors and body panels badly corroded
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
under trays fitted obscuring testable items
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side is working but low in performance (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure also middle and rear exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
body undertrays damaged
doors and body panels badly corroded
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
under trays fitted obscuring testable items
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all 4 brake back plates corroded
areas of body work badly corroded
body under trays damaged
park brake performance could be improved
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all 4 brake back plates corroded
areas of body work badly corroded
body under trays damaged
park brake performance could be improved
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front 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 Rear outer sill damaged
Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))
all 4 brake back plates corroded
area,s of body work corroded
undertray damaged
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside undertray damaged
Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all 4 brake back plates corroded
all 4 brake back plates corroded
rear heat shield insecure
various area,s of body work corroded
Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all 4 brake back plates corroded
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all 4 brake back plates corroded
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake back plates corroded
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake back plates corroded
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake back plates corroded
exhaust in very poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake back plates corroded
exhaust in very poor condition
Offside Front backplate dust cover corroded
coil spring corroded rear x2 (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded but not excessive
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
parts of exhaust in poor condition
exhaust in poor condition
rear exhaust in poor condition
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear exhaust in poor condition
exhaust in poor condition
cut on wall of off side front tyre
front brake warning lightwires broken
fuel flap faulty
middle and rear exhaust in poor condition
Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Exhaust in poor condition
Gearbox oily
Steering slightly tight to turn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres 3mm left on tread
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SK55 RYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SK55 RYX, 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 RYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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