MOT Status
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181,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front strut top areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on outer edge 215/56/16c (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on outer edge 215/56/16c (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre slightly deformed on inner edge
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
BRAKE PAD WARING LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted SEAT BELT REEL FITTED WRONG (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
BRAKE PAD WARING LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust rusty.
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust rusty.
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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LF55 YJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LF55 YJJ, 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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LF55 YJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 September 2005.
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