MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,445 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Panel below fuel flap corroded through (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer split along seam (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis split near suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Strut top mounting corroded through - around 3/4 of the circumference (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Central silencer delaminating
Central Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Body panel slightly loose Rear door corroded through around handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut top mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS headlamps fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS and OS inner strut tops corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper shock mounts previously repaired, floor corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Exposed areas corroded otherwise shrouded by guards / undertrays (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line over axle coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Body panel slightly loose Bootlid corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded over rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at seam on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front nearside front wheel arch corroded
Offside Front offside front wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer has slight leak at seam (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front nearside front wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front offside front wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer has slight leak at seam (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear silencer delaminating
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake lines running under chassis at the rear of the sub frame have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Brake cable starting to fray where exposed and entering the outer sheave. (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe on the rear trailing arm has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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SV55 OED is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 SV55 OED, 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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SV55 OED is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 October 2005.
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