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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp insecure
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear heat shield insecure
Rear suspension corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp insecure
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear heat shield insecure
Rear suspension corroded
Exhaust centre & rear silencer casings corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has minor damage to central area (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside wiper blades deteriorated & split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc outer face excessively corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing section excessively corroded within 30cms of suspension strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust centre & rear silencer casings corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has minor damage to central area (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre seat belt ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area corroded near top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear exhaust box corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre seat belt ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area corroded near top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear exhaust box corroded
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Brake cable damaged park brake (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to exhaust system
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to exhaust system
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear has slight brake binding.
handbrake return spring clip is broken.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
under trays fitted
chip in windscreen
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
chip in windscreen
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust deteriorating externally.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BATTERY MAY BE BECOMING INSECURE. BENEFIT OF DOUBT GIVEN.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust deteriorating externally.
Centre exhaust box & rear exhaust box deteriorated
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre exhaust box & rear exhaust box deteriorated
Nail in nearside rear tyre
BRAKE BALANCE MIN PASS ATTENSION REQ
Oil leak
REAR BRAKE PIPES OSR +NSR FROM FRONT TO REAR BRAKE HOSES POOR CONDITION LIMITED INSPECTION DUE TO COVERS WARNING INSPECTION AND REPAIR IF REQ
front anti -roll bar bushers worn
ns sill damaged
nsf mirror cover inscure slightly
nsr lamp unit damaged
rear bumper slightly loose
v/slight brake bind nsr
v/slight movement on nsr+osr wishbone bushers
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
BRAKE BALANCE MIN PASS ATTENSION REQ
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
REAR BRAKE PIPES OSR +NSR FROM FRONT TO REAR BRAKE HOSES POOR CONDITION LIMITED INSPECTION DUE TO COVERS WARNING INSPECTION AND REPAIR IF REQ
front anti -roll bar bushers worn
ns sill damaged
nsf mirror cover inscure slightly
nsr lamp unit damaged
rear bumper slightly loose
v/slight brake bind nsr
v/slight movement on nsr+osr wishbone bushers
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brakes slightly juddering
nearside outer panel damaged on previous
nearside rear lens slightly cracked
offside rear shocker slightly damp replaced with second hand shocker
rear discs slightly worn
rear pads slightly worn
slight chip in screen
wipers smearing
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brakes slightly juddering
nearside outer panel damaged on previous
nearside rear lens slightly cracked
rear discs slightly worn
rear pads slightly worn
slight chip in screen
wipers smearing
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine oil level very low!
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YH05 AHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.
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 YH05 AHA, 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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YH05 AHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 2005.
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