MOT Status
ValidMileage
212,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
OS rear brake binding slightly
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner/outer both pin-holed, spitting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seatbelt catch cover missing
Offside OS handbrake low performance
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust heatshield loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
OS rear brake binding slightly
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner/outer both pin-holed, spitting grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seatbelt catch cover missing
Offside OS handbrake low performance
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust heatshield loose
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
OS front seatbelt catch cover missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
OS front seatbelt catch cover missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking On cooler (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front seat belt buckle casing damaged
offside front tyre sidewall perishing
offside rear tyre has a small cut to the sidewall
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front seat belt buckle casing damaged
offside front tyre sidewall perishing
offside rear tyre has a small cut to the sidewall
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL55 OFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 BL55 OFX, 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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BL55 OFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 December 2005.
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