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ExpiredMileage
234,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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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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VE55 AYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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