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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Std (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Std (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed Handle sticking. (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed Handle sticking. (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PRS (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
handbrake cables corroded
vehicle has corrosion on the underside
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
handbrake cables corroded
vehicle has corrosion on the underside
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust system poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pad warning lamp on
exhaust system poor condition
Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust in poor condition
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak engine bay ()
both exhaust silencers corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre and rear exhaust in poor condition
Horn insecure
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs scored (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both front tyres well worn
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres well worn
half of centre stop light not working
n/s/r discs scored
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
half of centre stop light not working
n/s/r discs scored
rear silencer second skin deterating
slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust silencers deteriorating
wipers smearing windscreen slightly
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust silencers deteriorating
wipers smearing windscreen slightly
o/s/rear tyre wearing uneven
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear pads low
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BN55 GKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 BN55 GKP, 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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BN55 GKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 October 2005.
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