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173,129 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system very corroded
many front and rear suspension components are corroded vehicle has been standing
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system very corroded
many front and rear suspension components are corroded vehicle has been standing
Central and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated.
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (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))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S and O/S corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central and rear exhaust silencers are deteriorated.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.11 (c))
Surface corrosion present on front suspension and braking components.
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central and rear exhaust silencers are deteriorated.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.11 (c))
Surface corrosion present on front suspension and braking components.
Centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins have deteriorated.
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed Sliding door (6.2.3 (a))
Centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins have deteriorated.
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box deteriorated.
Surface corrosion present on underside components.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust box deteriorated.
Surface corrosion present on all braking components.
Surface corrosion present on all suspension components.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear exhaust box deteriorated.
Surface corrosion present on all braking components.
Surface corrosion present on all suspension components.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas
rear silencer very corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s outer sill damaged.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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VK55 HKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 HKW, 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 HKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 September 2005.
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