MOT Status
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216,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front brake caliper spring missing
Offside Rear brake caliper spring missing
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
horn poor
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))
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
offside rear bumper loose
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
offside rear bumper loose
both n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust covers starting to split.
brake discs all round light surface rust.
exhaust system outer layer very rusty.
n/s/f upper anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover starting o split.
n/s/r tyre worn outer edge close to 1.6 mm and tread up and down/very un-even.
plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.
rear number plate water/dirt ingress.
slight body damage o/s/r bumper/quarter.
various metal brake and P.A.S pipes signs of corrosion.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
both n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust covers starting to split.
brake discs all round light surface rust.
exhaust system outer layer very rusty.
n/s/f upper anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover starting o split.
n/s/r tyre worn outer edge close to 1.6 mm and tread up and down/very un-even.
plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.
rear number plate water/dirt ingress.
slight body damage o/s/r bumper/quarter.
various metal brake and P.A.S pipes signs of corrosion.
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracks (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracks (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine cover & undertrays hiding some components
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracks (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracks (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine cover & undertrays hiding some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
engine cover & undertrays hiding some components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
engine cover & undertrays hiding some components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear coil spring lower insulator block adrift
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear coil spring lower insulator block adrift
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f top mount bearing partially seized
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RF55 XWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 RF55 XWO, 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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RF55 XWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 November 2005.
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