MOT Status
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190,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of both mains (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front outer boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
hand brake cables corroded
off side front cv boot perishing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
hand brake cables corroded
off side front cv boot perishing
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Wipers worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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GK55 UGP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 GK55 UGP, 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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GK55 UGP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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