MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
408,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread but secure and eligible (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres are worn on inner edges
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advised oil filler cap missing
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advised oil filler cap missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM55 DVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 SM55 DVO, 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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What year was SM55 DVO registered?
SM55 DVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 October 2005.
Is SM55 DVO safe to buy?
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