MOT Status
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189,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very cracked / poor (6.1.7 (g) (i))
all tyres worn inner edges
handbrake effort on minimum limit
headlamp patterns poor
Central exhaust box corroded / delaminating
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front tyre wearing edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear both tyres worn / losing shape inner edges
parking brake effort on minimum limit
Central exhaust box corroded / delaminating
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front tyre wearing edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear both tyres worn / losing shape inner edges
parking brake effort on minimum limit
Both front tyres wearing low 235/50/18
Corrosion to underbody, coil springs, brake discs and brake pipes
Both front tyres wearing low 235/50/18
Corrosion to underbody, coil springs, brake discs and brake pipes
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Both lower ball joint dust covers slight perishing
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Very slight wear inner edges 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Corrored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight corrosion to sills, brake pipes, front and rear lower arms and exhaust
Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Both lower ball joint dust covers slight perishing
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Very slight wear inner edges 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Corrored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight corrosion to sills, brake pipes, front and rear lower arms and exhaust
Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded and rear box outer skin loose, heavily corroded
General corrosion to sills and brake pipes
Wipers smear screen
Exhaust centre & rear section deteriorated
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust heat shield loose, but not a fire risk
Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill heavily corroded, not likely to cause injury (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust centre & rear box outer casing deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear lamp unit loose but not insecure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn
Nearside Rear lamp unit loose but not insecure
Offside Rear brake has minor binding
both front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulder
center and rear most exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn
Nearside Rear lamp unit loose but not insecure
Offside Rear brake has minor binding
both front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulder
center and rear most exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust rear most silencer slightly deteriorated
front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn
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)
Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust center silencer and rear silencer slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust center silencer and rear silencer slightly deteriorated
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
power steering pump noisey
rear seat belts not checked as no seats fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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YR55 PVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YR55 PVY, 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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YR55 PVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 October 2005.
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