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230,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both exhaust silencer outer skins deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Both exhaust silencer outer skins deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
exhaust silencer skins deteriorated
side undertrays damaged
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides not working (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended missing clip to fit into buckle (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended missing clip to fit into buckle (7.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached insecure at inner bushes/ poss bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
exhaust silencer skins deteriorated
side undertrays damaged
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low efficiency (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before felix pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower ball joint cover worn not yet leaking
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before rubber pipe (1.1.11 (c))
cover on drivers side damaged
covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before felix pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower ball joint cover worn not yet leaking
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before rubber pipe (1.1.11 (c))
cover on drivers side damaged
covers and undertrays fitted
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front antiroll bar "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear inner edge of wheel rim has been welded/repaired
rear exhaust silencer corroded, outer skins peeling away but not blowing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake caliper anti rattle clip missing, replacement recommended.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe is slightly corroded by flexible hose join (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Offside front brake caliper anti rattle clip is missing - replacement is recommended
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe is slightly corroded by flexible hose join (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/F tyre has slices on side wall
O/S/R tyre has slices on side wall
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S/F tyre has slices on side wall
O/S/R tyre has slices on side wall
slight wear in front suspension rubbers.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s side step insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s side step insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
middle rear seat belt buckle housing missing
nearside front inner pot joint boot split
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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T555 NBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 T555 NBP, 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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T555 NBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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