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Oil leak, but not excessive !!!!!!!!!!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s + n/s no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Power steering component fouling and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive !!!!!!!!!!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust rusty/corroded but not leaking
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust rusty/corroded but not leaking
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - above rear of front subframe is rusty in clips (1.1.11 (c))
park brake may require adjustment or repair - o/s rear recording lower effort
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe - above rear of front subframe is rusty in clips (1.1.11 (c))
park brake may require adjustment or repair - o/s rear recording lower effort
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded but not leaking
n/s rear tyre - uneven tread wear
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded but not leaking
n/s rear tyre - uneven tread wear
Exhaust system deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low, difficult to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
handbrake cables slightly corroded
middle exhaust box corroding
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
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))
handbrake cables slightly corroded
middle exhaust box corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipe going into steering rack (2.3.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint By steering rack (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Going into steering rack (2.3.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipe going into steering rack (2.3.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint By steering rack (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Going into steering rack (2.3.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
gear box mount has play
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
handbrake cables rusty
slight uneven front brake application
wear in driveshafts/gearbox?
wipers slightly smeary
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
handbrake cables rusty
wear in driveshafts/gearbox?
wipers slightly smeary
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exaust rear box deteriorated.
Front pads at 4mm.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear brake pads at 3mm
Rear doors will not open.
Steering rack has slight leak.
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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YS05 NEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YS05 NEJ, 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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YS05 NEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 July 2005.
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