MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
350,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Metal brake pipe on o/s rear suspension arm is corroding.
O/s inner driveshaft gaiter is starting to split.
Oil level is on minimum.
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Metal brake pipe on o/s rear suspension arm is corroding.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
O/s inner driveshaft gaiter is starting to split.
Oil level is on minimum.
Door warning indicator luminated. indicating door open when in a closed state.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Door warning indicator luminated. indicating door open when in a closed state.
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leakage recorded pin holes in gaitor (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))
centre and rear box outer skin loose and corroded
heavy corrosion all four coil springs
intercooler leaking oil
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking and not fitted load rating 215/65/16hr
pin hole n/s/f and o/s/f outer c.v.boot
slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes
slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounting
Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))
centre and rear box outer skin loose and corroded
heavy corrosion all four coil springs
intercooler leaking oil
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking and not fitted load rating 215/65/16hr
pin hole n/s/f and o/s/f outer c.v.boot
slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes
slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounting
brake fluid level looks low
brake pad warning light on
front and rear brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs
heavy corrosion both rear coil springs
n/s/f brake hose showing signs of rubbling marks on hose
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
pin hole n/s/f and o/s/f outer c.v.boot
stone chip front screen
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter or pipes leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
brake fluid level looks low
brake pad warning light on
front and rear brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs
heavy corrosion both rear coil springs
n/s/f brake hose showing signs of rubbling marks on hose
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
pin hole n/s/f and o/s/f outer c.v.boot
stone chip front screen
brake pad warning light on and brake fluid looks low
front brake pads inner looks low and discs worn
heavy corrosion both rear coil springs
heavy corrosion centre exhaust box and shield loose
n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded can't fully inspected bodie cover fitted
pin hole n/s/f and o/s/f outer cv boot
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both outer cv joint gaiters have a slight leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both outer cv joint gaiters have a slight leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Oil leak
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NL55 MUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 NL55 MUP, 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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NL55 MUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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