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VE55 AYC

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

234,282 mi
Last recorded234,282 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 AYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 234,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 234,282 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 216,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 216,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 197,588 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 176,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s and o\s front bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 176,362 miles

Brake cable knotted o\s rear (1.1.15 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o\s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o\s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n\s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s and o\s front bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n\s (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 172,541 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess o\s rear handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s front inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o\s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

middle and rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2019 172,540 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess o\s rear handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s front inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o\s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

middle and rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 166,786 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o\s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack under o\s wiper arm (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust box outer cover rusted

n\s front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 27 Nov 2017 160,978 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

front windscreen cracked

n\s and o\s rear tyres inner tread light distorted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 155,451 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 155,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi from body to suspension (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 150,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 144,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 144,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 136,847 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 136,847 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 129,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Sep 2012 129,638 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2011 116,340 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bushes,rubber starting to deteriorate

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

significant wear to nearside front tyre on the edges

Fail 17 Nov 2011 116,131 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bushes,rubber starting to deteriorate

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

significant wear to nearside front tyre on the edges

Pass 2 Nov 2010 91,875 miles

Number of Led's not working on high level brake light

drivers mirror damaged

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

offside rear reflector damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2010 91,875 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Number of Led's not working on high level brake light

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drivers mirror damaged

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

offside rear reflector damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,917 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Not all lights working on high level brake light

Fail 21 Oct 2009 70,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Not all lights working on high level brake light

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,540 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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VE55 AYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VE55 AYC, 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 VE55 AYC registered?

VE55 AYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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