MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear reflector not red in colour tinted. (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear reflector not red in colour tinted. (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake flexi pipe starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
front side lights a little dim but working
yellow pad warning light on
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
front brake pads wearing low
Brake cable damaged off side parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of near side front to rear behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
front brake pads wearing low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/20 101y (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre air pressure low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
some corrosion to exhaust system
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
some corrosion t o exhaust system
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
o/s/r tyre worn to limit
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
o/s/r tyre worn to limit
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside mirror glass cracked but not affecting the view to the rear
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RA55 WFC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 RA55 WFC, 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 WFC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 November 2005.
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