MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Position lamp not working offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
Stop lamp(s) not working nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate insecure front (0.1 (a))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect offside rear (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside rear (5.3.2 (d))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high offside (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)
both silencer outer casings corroded
Registration plate lamp not working offside (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)
both silencer outer casings corroded
Front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspect washer bottle split (8.2.3)
Front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust condition
Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
plastic covers obscuring various components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
centre silencer corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front tyres worn to 2mm
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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CT55 ERO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 CT55 ERO, 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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CT55 ERO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 November 2005.
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