MOT Status
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138,794 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & tyre perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & tyre perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability fouling steering rack (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 16 C, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~3mm, damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
offside rear number plate lamp flickering
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
offside rear number plate lamp flickering
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
front & rear reg plates may not meet all requirements
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RA55 LJO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 RA55 LJO, 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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RA55 LJO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 November 2005.
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