MOT Status
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176,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear unable to open o/s loading door
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear unable to open o/s loading door
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside and offside front brake hoses deteriorating.
One of two spare wheel carrier bolts broken,
Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside and offside front brake hoses deteriorating.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
One of two spare wheel carrier bolts broken,
Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.
Nearside and offside front brake hoses deteriorating.
Nearside front suspension anti roll bar link wearing.
Offside of windscreen cracked.
Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside wiper blade rubber deteriorating.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front anti roll bar inner bushes wearing.
Front number plate cracked.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY05 PYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 SY05 PYZ, 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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SY05 PYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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