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Both front strut towers heavily corroded
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Folded
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear underside slightly corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front strut towers heavily corroded
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Folded
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear underside slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi from front (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front subframe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi from front (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front subframe slightly corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All brake pipes coated in grease
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
All brake pipes coated in grease
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
All brake pipes covered in grease or other material
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Screw in tyre
Offside Front Tyre was flat
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp aim too low Off side and near side (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Wires broken (1.1.15 (a))
All brake pipes covered in grease or other material
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Screw in tyre
Offside Front Tyre was flat
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Cannot inspect brake pipes above fuel tank
Exhaust boxes corroding / outer covers deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipes greased
Corroded coolant pipe n/s rear of engine
Exhaust boxes corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Underside rear of vehicle slightly corroded
Brake pipes greased
Corroded coolant pipe n/s rear of engine
Exhaust boxes corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Underside rear of vehicle slightly corroded
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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SY05 YWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 SY05 YWN, 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 YWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 July 2005.
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