MOT Status
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185,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
UNDER BODY CORROSION
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDER BODY CORROSION
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
pad warning light on pads not worn
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
pad warning light on pads not worn
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
brake pad warning light on
under trays fitted obscuring view
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
brake pad warning light on
under trays fitted obscuring view
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front plastic inner arch loose
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
brake warning light on
under trays fitted
Nearside Front seat belt shroud missing
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
brake warning light on dash
exhaust getting weak
hand brake efficiancy getting low
under trays fitted
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front seat belt shroud missing
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
brake warning light on dash
exhaust getting weak
hand brake efficiancy getting low
under trays fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flex (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective ()
rear light tinted
under trays fitted obscuring view
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flex (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flex (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective ()
rear light tinted
under trays fitted obscuring view
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
child seat fiied
nail in nearside rear tyre tread
rear exhaust box deterated
spare tyre defective
under trays fitted obscuring view
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
child seat fiied
nail in nearside rear tyre tread
rear exhaust box deterated
spare tyre defective
under trays fitted obscuring view
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
n/s seat belt stalk has casing missing
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF55 EKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BF55 EKZ, 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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BF55 EKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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