MOT Status
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126,430 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Exhaust system corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside door mirror trim missing
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
off side front tyre wearing on edges
slight corrosion on exhaust
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside door mirror trim missing
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
off side front tyre wearing on edges
slight corrosion on exhaust
floor covers fitted
off side bumper trim loose
rear exhaust box corroded
slight oil leek from engine
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
floor covers fitted
off side bumper trim loose
rear exhaust box corroded
slight oil leek from engine
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. slight cracking to rubber. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. slight cracking to rubber. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under body covers fitted
Rear exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust box rusty
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake discs deteriorated and worn thin
rear brake pads worn thin
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake discs deteriorated and worn thin
rear brake pads worn thin
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RA55 LKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 LKD, 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 LKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 November 2005.
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