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Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded, not leaking gases.
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear central and rear exhaust boxes outer casings are deteriorating with corrosion but not leaking any gases .
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear number plate lamp inop . (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
center and rear exhaust box outer casing breaking up but not leaking gases .
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc pads wearing thin . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing close to the limit . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp inop . (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are lipped and have corrosion . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracking 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
center and rear exhaust box outer casings corroded but leaking gases .
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
center and rear exhaust box outer casing breaking up but not leaking any gases
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres and nearside rear have some cracking 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
centre and rear exhaust box outer casings corroding away but not leaking gases
Center and rear exhaust silencers corroded but not leaking
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central exhaust silencer outer casing in poor condition but not leaking gases
Rear of van boarded out
Centre and offside seat belt stalk covers missing still working
Exhaust system in poor condition
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Number plate damaged still secure
Nearside Door mirror damaged still secure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both sides (1.1.A.3d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worm (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)
Centre and offside seat belt stalk covers missing still working
Exhaust system in poor condition
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Number plate damaged still secure
Nearside Door mirror damaged still secure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both sides (1.1.A.3d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worm (3.5.1i)
Rear of van boarded out
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)
Central Seat belt stalk cover missing still works
Centre and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Number plate damaged
Nearside Door mirror damaged
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)
Nearside door mirror glass tape on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)
centre and rear box in poor condition
rear of van boarded out
slight play in offside and nearside rack ends
under tray obscuring some components
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside door mirror glass tape on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)
centre and rear box in poor condition
rear of van boarded out
slight play in offside and nearside rack ends
under tray obscuring some components
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust centre box and rear box in poor condition
rear of van boarded out
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust centre box and rear box in poor condition
rear of van boarded out
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust centre box in poor condition
rear of van boarded out
slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate crack but still secure
offside and nearside front tyres getting near limit
rear of van boarded out
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate crack but still secure
offside and nearside front tyres getting near limit
rear of van boarded out
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside rear vtyres getting near limit
rear of van boarded out
Chips in windscreen but not in swept area at time of test
Offside door mirror glass cracked
Chips in windscreen but not in swept area at time of test
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside door mirror glass cracked
Crack in OSF mirror, not effecting view to the rear.
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Crack in OSF mirror, not effecting view to the rear.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE55 WBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 WBL, 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 WBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.
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