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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General corrosion to the subframe but secure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various damage to the screen glass but not effecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front jacking point has corrosion but still secure at time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault A.B.S light indicates a system fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General corrosion to the subframe but secure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various damage to the screen glass but not effecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front jacking point has corrosion but still secure at time of test (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs have corrosion to the contact faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front near side and off side under floor corrosion but secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking rear of engine but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs have corrosion to the contact faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under floor corrosion within 30 cm of the shock absorber mount points but not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to the front subframe but secure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs have corrosion to the contact faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front near side and off side under floor corrosion but secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking rear of engine but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre appears to have been run flat and has slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth balding off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs have corrosion to the contact faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under floor corrosion within 30 cm of the shock absorber mount points but not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to the front subframe but secure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
fuel cooler damp but not leaking
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively spline (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively spline (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front slight play in steering rack end
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front slight play in steering rack end
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust centre box in poor condition
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust centre box in poor condition
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split. Offside inner driveshaft gaiter weeping.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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LN55 VLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LN55 VLX, 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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LN55 VLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 September 2005.
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