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Brake pad wear indicator on
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Reverse light not working
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad wear indicator on
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Reverse light not working
Brake pad wear indicator on
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested Leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad wear indicator on
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central exhaust box outer skin hold
Front Lower arm ball joint dust covers both sides have tape on
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front brake pad warning lamp indicates a fault. wire cut near side front
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower coil spring appears fractured however unable to check as rubber shroud covering bottom
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (foreward) pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust heavily corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front brake pad warning lamp indicates a fault. wire cut near side front
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower coil spring appears fractured however unable to check as rubber shroud covering bottom
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (foreward) pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust heavily corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
damage to n/s mirror
n/s/r inner brake pad wearing close to limits
both rear tyres have age related cracking to side walls and are getting close to legal limit
near side front brake hose slight cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
both rear tyres have age related cracking to side walls and are getting close to legal limit
near side front brake hose slight cracking
both front brake hoses starting to crack
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper possible bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front brake hoses starting to crack
CORROSION O/S/R BRAKE PIPE.
F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.
SLIGHT VIBRATION P.A.S?
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
CORROSION O/S/R BRAKE PIPE.
F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.
SLIGHT VIBRATION P.A.S?
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-2.5mm
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak suspension (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak suspension (2.7.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working nearside & offside (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward mounting (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-2.5mm
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
spare tyre below legal limit of 1.6mm.
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BG55 GYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 BG55 GYC, 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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BG55 GYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 October 2005.
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