MOT Status
ValidMileage
181,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working been covered up by tape (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease small hole in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
exhaust corroded outer skin on silencers getting frail
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working been covered up by tape (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease small hole in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
exhaust corroded outer skin on silencers getting frail
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 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))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
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)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rear anti roll bar mount slightly damaged.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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BT55 DZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 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 BT55 DZU, 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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What year was BT55 DZU registered?
BT55 DZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.
Is BT55 DZU safe to buy?
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