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113,717 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Centre Row ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Complete Rear Row ()
Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Centre Row ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Complete Rear Row ()
Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge 255/50/19 107Y (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Central Row ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge 255/50/19 107Y (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Complete Rear Row ()
Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge 255/50/19 107Y (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Central Row ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge 255/50/19 107Y (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Complete Rear Row ()
Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge
offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
both rear tyres perishing slightly
o/s/f shock top mount slightly noisy
rear number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres perishing slightly
o/s/f shock top mount slightly noisy
rear number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
o/s/f upper strut top mount noisey
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/f upper strut top mount noisey
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FN55 XZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FN55 XZR, 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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FN55 XZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 September 2005.
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