MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nsr tyre worn on outer edge
rear exhaust temp repair
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
nsr tyre worn on outer edge
rear exhaust temp repair
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Nearside and offside coil springs slightly loose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside before brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside - corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside bushes inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear service brake application uneven
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Nearside and offside coil springs slightly loose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside before brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside - corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside bushes inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear service brake application uneven
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but supported
Nearside and offside rear shocks absorbers has corrosion to casings but not considered excessive
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but supported
Nearside and offside rear shocks absorbers has corrosion to casings but not considered excessive
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing slightly
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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VK55 NBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 VK55 NBY, 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 NBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 October 2005.
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