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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Brake cable damaged cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rears (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust centre and rear boxes deteriorated
various covers fitted obscuring components
Centre exhaust box/section deteriorated.
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe is corroded, brake pipe is also covered/painted. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front brake/wheel has sight restricted free movement.
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded, unable to fully assess the corrosion due to the location of the pipe. Brake pipe is also covered/painted. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Various covers fitted obscuring covers.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Centre exhaust box/section deteriorated.
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe is corroded, brake pipe is also covered/painted. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front brake/wheel has sight restricted free movement.
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroded, unable to fully assess the corrosion due to the location of the pipe. Brake pipe is also covered/painted. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Various covers fitted obscuring covers.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape / wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust system deteriorated
various covers fitted obscuring components
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape / wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
clutch pipe heavily corroded / advise repair
exhaust system deteriorated
various covers fitted obscuring components
Exhaust deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside head lamp deteriorated but not adversely affecting beam image
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Various covers fitted obscuring components
Exhaust deteriorated
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside head lamp deteriorated but not adversely affecting beam image
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Various covers fitted obscuring components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play exceeds service standards (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust box deteriorated
nearside front wheel/brake has slight restricted free movement
various covers fitted obscuring components
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges
centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded
various covers fitted obscuring some components
Centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Center exhaust corroding
Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated
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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 / 45 / 18 (4.1.D.1a)
Center exhaust corroding
Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated
Small cuts in the nearside front tyre outer wall
Centre exhaust corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre exhaust corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
CENTER SECTION OF EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
CENTER SECTION OF EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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HG55 FDC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 HG55 FDC, 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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HG55 FDC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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