MOT Status
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162,832 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
exhaust centre and rear boxes outer skin insecure
Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
brake pad warning light on
exhaust centre and rear boxes outer skin insecure
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
cambelt cover not fitted correctly
exhaust centre and rear boxes in poor condition
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
cambelt cover not fitted correctly
exhaust centre and rear boxes in poor condition
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
centre & rear exhausts corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured looks like its on a old repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached one pinch bolt missing the other pinch bolt loose on hub (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
centre & rear exhausts corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded and tailpipes bent over
n/s/f brake warning wire taped up
o/s underside side panel broken
oil filler cap has carbon sludge on it
oil leak from turbo pipe
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded and tailpipes bent over
o/s underside side panel broken
oil leak from turbo pipe
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
under body covers fitted( unable to fully check items above them)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
under body covers fitted( unable to fully check items above them)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear both brake pipes corroded
Rear both tyres have uneven wear (blocking)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
windscreen has damage outside of drivers view of the road
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pad wear indicator illuminated
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad wear indicator illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK55 UAP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 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 EK55 UAP, 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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EK55 UAP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 October 2005.
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