MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
528,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear corroded but outside prescribed area at time of test
Non-standard suspension fitted front and rear
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Timing belt cover missing
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear corroded but outside prescribed area at time of test
Non-standard suspension fitted front and rear
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Timing belt cover missing
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under cover fitted cant see all the components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
under cover fitted cant see all the components
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted
under tray fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
engine cover fitted
exhaust slightly corroded
under tray fitted
oil leak
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
engine cover fitted
exhaust slightly corroded
under tray fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside rear tyre
excess plastic to underside
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
excess plastic to underside
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pad warning light on
middle row,offside seat belt slow to retract
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
off side door poor repair
lower front suspension arms rear bushes worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake vacuume pipe rubber ends soft due to engine oil leak
engine mounts soft
engine oil leak
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YG05 EJA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YG05 EJA, 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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YG05 EJA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 March 2005.
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