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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component 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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/f tyre 75% worn
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn and allowing movement
rear inner brake pads worn close to limit
rear shock absorbers slight leak
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn and allowing movement
rear inner brake pads worn close to limit
rear shock absorbers slight leak
o/s/f lower arm bushes breaking up and allowing movement
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
o/s/f lower arm bushes breaking up and allowing movement
exhaust back box corroded
front tyres worn to excess
n/s/f tyre slightly perished
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
both front tyres worn to excess
exhaust back box corroded
n/s/f tyre perished
front brake hoses slightly perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling pad wear wire (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre worn low to edges
both rear tyres wearing to edges
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust corroded
exhaust back box corroded
front brake hoses slightly perished
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake hoses slightly perished
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
rear exhaust corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both front tyres close to limit of 1.6mm
rear brake pads worn low
slight damage to both reartyre outer side walls
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both front tyres close to limit of 1.6mm
rear brake pads worn low
slight damage to both reartyre outer side walls
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MW55 JCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 MW55 JCO, 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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MW55 JCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 November 2005.
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