MOT Status
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175,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded To and From Steering Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s and n/s to inner hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear and Centre Exhaust boxes Rusty and Deteriorated
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Centre and Rear Exhaust Boxes Deteriorated
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded To Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s and n/s To Inner Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s Front and Rear (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Both o/s and n/s (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Centre and Rear Exhaust Boxes Deteriorated
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded To Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s and n/s To Inner Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s Front and Rear (1.2.1 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower screen cracked
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged pipe insecure and stuck between antiroll bar and subframe (pipe only has minor damage but should be checked before re test) (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower screen cracked
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust slightly corroded.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust slightly corroded.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE55 WBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 VE55 WBU, 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 WBU registered?
VE55 WBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 November 2005.
Is VE55 WBU safe to buy?
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