MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
creak from O/S/f top ball joint
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis by rear trailing arm (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
creak from O/S/f top ball joint
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both track rod arms (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s wiper blade split on ends.
steering lock not fitted to columne.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
o/s wiper blade split on ends.
steering lock not fitted to columne.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to center box
low brake pad warning light on
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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to center box
low brake pad warning light on
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f inner drive boot split
slight play n/s and o/s steering rack ends
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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V555 GMC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 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 V555 GMC, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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V555 GMC is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 October 1999.
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