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242,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Silencer outer skin corroded.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Into brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer front bush, marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Into brake pipe. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Silencer outer skin corroded.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Into brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer front bush, marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Into brake pipe. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust middle box outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going into flexi corroded at end (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going into flexi corroded at end (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
exhaust middle box outer skin corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
brake pad amber warning lamp on
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake pad amber warning lamp on
Exhaust corroding & some heat sheilding loose.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.24mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.34mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
undertray fitted obscuring some testable components
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
centre and rear exhaust outer casing corroded / breaking away
rear brake discs pitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
centre and rear exhaust outer casing corroded / breaking away
rear brake discs pitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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T55 RTW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 T55 RTW, 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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T55 RTW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 August 2005.
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