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220,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside headlight beam pattern poor
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside headlight beam pattern poor
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a cut (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside headlight beam pattern poor
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
under trays fitted
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside headlight beam pattern poor
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
under trays fitted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside headlight beam pattern poor
under trays fitted
Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust poor
Central Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust poor
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear seat belts not checked do to door not opening.
Nearside Front Brake hose is showing signs of deterioration
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose is showing signs of deterioration
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake Pad Light On
Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tail Light Cracked
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front and rear brake discs worn
offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edges
play in nearside front anti roll bar link
service light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres worn on edges
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WG05 FYM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 WG05 FYM, 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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WG05 FYM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 2005.
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