MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,000 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
vehicle tested in wet condition
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
corrosion in steel brake pipes and rear shocks
exhaust rusted, oil leak.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above anti roll bar (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion in steel brake pipes and rear shocks
exhaust rusted, oil leak.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust box casing corroded
Rear shock cover corroded
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment dry (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment dry (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust deteriorated
some rust in brake pipes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
some rust in brake pipes
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
emission test just passed.n/s mirror loose
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
emission test just passed.n/s mirror loose
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear brake pads wearing thin.n/s/r tyre cracked on wall
o/s/r Tyre has a nail in in an area which is not repairable
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
o/s/r Tyre has a nail in in an area which is not repairable
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VK55 FBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 VK55 FBZ, 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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VK55 FBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 2005.
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