MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,255 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general underbody and components corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general underbody and components corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on/close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
main beam flash to pass not functioning - main full select ok
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but functions (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
main beam, pass/flash function, does not operate on dipswitch
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
*Both front brake flexys perish cracked.*
Both front bottom ball joint gaiters split.
Passenger outer seat belt buckle outer casing part missing.
Very slight wear/play o/s/f anti roll bar 'D' bush.
Both front bottom ball joint gaiters split.
Both front brake flexy hoses perish cracked.
Both front brake flexys perish cracked.
Both front bottom ball joint gaiters split.
Front wipers smear screen.
O/s/r inner metal brake pipe corroded.
*Both front brake flexy hoses perish cracked.*
Both front bottom ball joint gaiters split.
Chip in centre of windscreen.
Front wipers smear.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
*Both front brake flexy hoses perish cracked.*
Both front bottom ball joint gaiters split.
Chip in centre of windscreen.
Front wipers smear.
*Both front brake flexy hoses perished and split*
*Signs of dampness both rear shock absorbers*
Crack in centre of windscreen
Front wipers smear
Imbalance and fluctuation front brakes
Inter silencer outer skin corroded
*Both front bottom ball joint gaiters split.*
*Signs of dampness both rear shock absorbers.*
Chip in centre of windscreen.
N/s seat belt reciever outer casing missing.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
*Both front bottom ball joint gaiters split.*
*Signs of dampness both rear shock absorbers.*
Chip in centre of windscreen.
N/s seat belt reciever outer casing missing.
Both front brake flexy hoses perished and cracked
Both front wipers split and smear
O/s/r door check strap loose on door
crack in centre of screen
Both front brake flexy hoses perish cracked
Inter silencer outer skin corroded and seperating
N/s seat belt reciever outer case missing
N/s wiper split
N/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder and low tread
O/s/r door check strap loose on door
Both front brake flexy hoses perish cracked
Crack in centre of screen
Crack in centre of screen.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake pads worn low.
Crack in centre of screen.
Rear brake pads worn low.
front wipers smear
n/s reverse light not working
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG55 GYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 GYP, 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 GYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 October 2005.
Is BG55 GYP safe to buy?
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