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L55 WES

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

294,608 mi
Last recorded294,608 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 WES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 294,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 28 May 2021 291,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 May 2020 289,563 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2020 289,563 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 285,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 281,428 miles

Nearside Rear next to chassis soft

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2016 279,157 miles

bad oil leak at engine

Fail 2 Sep 2016 279,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

bad oil leak at engine

Pass 23 Jun 2015 274,098 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 274,089 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 268,783 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alternator belt deteriorated/frayed

nearside front outer sill soft/corroded but outwith 30cm of any structural point

offside front inner sill corroded/holed but outwith 30cm of any structural point

offside rear marker lamp on boot not working

offside rear upper inner wheelarch corroded/holed but outwith 30cm of ant structural point

slight play detected at nearside & offside track rod ends under load

sticker on windscreen but not seriously obstructing drivers view

Fail 7 Jul 2014 268,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alternator belt deteriorated/frayed

nearside front outer sill soft/corroded but outwith 30cm of any structural point

offside front inner sill corroded/holed but outwith 30cm of any structural point

offside rear marker lamp on boot not working

offside rear upper inner wheelarch corroded/holed but outwith 30cm of ant structural point

slight play detected at nearside & offside track rod ends under load

sticker on windscreen but not seriously obstructing drivers view

Pass 17 Jul 2013 263,231 miles

both sills corroded

offside mount bush worn on front anti-roll bar

Fail 25 Jun 2013 263,214 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leaks

nearside outer sill corroded

offside inner and outer sills corroded

offside mount bush worn on front anti-roll bar

Pass 19 Jun 2012 257,467 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 255,374 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 255,369 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 250,885 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 250,883 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front wheel bearing noisy on road test

Slight movement n/s steering rack end

Pass 21 Nov 2008 247,755 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 247,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 243,063 miles

corrosion near horn mount

Fail 13 Nov 2007 242,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion near horn mount

n/s/r flexy ferrule corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2006 233,476 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 233,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 221,903 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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L55 WES is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 146,432 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 L55 WES, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L55 WES is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 1995.

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