MOT Status
ValidMileage
190,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 3mm, worn smooth on inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall wear 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
engine undertrays and under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components
rear exhaust silencer is corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit required 0.80, actual recorded 2.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 3mm, worn smooth on inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall wear 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
engine undertrays and under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components
rear exhaust silencer is corroded
Both front brake flexi hoses perished
Offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges
Offside rear tyre perished
Rear brake pads worn
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45 x 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Seat belt not functioning as intended Nearside rear, obstructed by C post trim (7.1.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front suspension lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front brake flexi hoses perished
Offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges
Offside rear tyre perished
Rear brake pads worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
centre exhaust corroded
front to rear rigid brake pipes corroded
play in steering rack
play in wishbone rear bushes
rear inner pads worn
Central exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front tyres wearing to outer edges
engine oil level close to minimum
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Central exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front tyres wearing to outer edges
engine oil level close to minimum
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel residue on undertray
spare wheel missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
fuel residue on undertray
spare wheel missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
child seat fitted to centre seat unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt
exh cen sec corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
child seat fitted to centre seat unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt
exh cen sec corroded
nail in n/s/f tyre
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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T5 XYM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 T5 XYM, 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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T5 XYM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 February 2005.
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