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Exhaust corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Central exhaust corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear heat shield insecure
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged shroud missing (7.1.2 (d))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front ABS wiring insecure
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
due to the design of the wheels and wheel trims tester cannot see the brake pads clearly
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot holed and perished (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
due to the design of the wheels and wheel trims tester cannot see the brake pads clearly
Central Rear Coil spring corroded coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover split but functional (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover split but functional (5.3.4 (b) (i))
tester unable to view brake pads due to wheel trims
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust back box outer skin peeling off
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust boxes deteriorated
handbrake warning lamp not working when applied
o/s number plate light slightly dull
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside rear tyre has slight splitting in surface of inner tread area
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside rear tyre has slight splitting in surface of inner tread area
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all four brake discs have some wear
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all four brake discs have some wear
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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VE05 JYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 VE05 JYR, 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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VE05 JYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 June 2005.
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