MOT Status
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140,377 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside reg lamp very dim
Offside Front sill slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear white light showing to rear
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside reg lamp very dim
Offside Front sill slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear white light showing to rear
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking & perished but not split yet (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
some imbalance on rear brakes
wipers smear advise replacements soon
N/S/F tyre wearing bald on inner section of tread(advise replacement soon 225/55 zr 17 1010w)
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
O/S/F anti roll bar collar cracked but currently not resulting in excessive movement
both exhaust boxes outer skins corroded/peeling
both lower ball joint dust boots perishing
both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded
both rear shock absorber sleeve covers heavily corroded
both rear tyres deteriorating/wearing on outer sections of tread
chips in windscreen
corrosion to both parking brake cables
non commercial tyres fitted
rear registration plate deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front lower ball joint dust covers perishing
both rear brake pipes too rear hoses corroded
both rear shock absorbers outer sleeve covers corroded
centre and rear exhaust box outer skins peeling/corroded
chips in windscreen
slight fraying on centre front seat belt
25kg fluctuation on n/s/r brake
BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIP[ES TO REAR FLEXI'S POOR, ADVISE RE-INSP. NEXT MOT
both front lower ball joint dust boots slight perrishing
centre front seatbelt frayed
n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and perrishing on edges
n/s/r shock outer casing corroding away
o/s/r park brake snatches
slight wear in o/s/f arb drop link
spare tyre on limit
stonechips in screem
ADVISE PARK BRAKE DE-ADJUSTED
WILL REQUIRE N/S/F WIPER BLADE SOON
Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
center exhaust box flakeing outer skin
front brake discs lipped and pads 3mm aprox
n/s/f flexy hose deteriorated advise replacement
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
center exhaust box flakeing outer skin
front brake discs lipped and pads 3mm aprox
n/s/f flexy hose deteriorated advise replacement
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s mirror glass damaged
n/s/f door fouling wing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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GY55 OYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 GY55 OYW, 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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GY55 OYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 2005.
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