MOT Status
ValidMileage
221,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
airbag light on
rear bumper damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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 JZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 JZL, 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 JZL registered?
SM55 JZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 September 2005.
Is SM55 JZL safe to buy?
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