MOT Status
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135,196 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
rear tyres worn edges, nearside worst
both sides front flexible brake hoses deteriorating
rear tyres wearing outer edges
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
both sides front flexible brake hoses deteriorating
rear tyres wearing outer edges
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear discs corroded
exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear discs corroded
exhaust back box corroded
Exhaust box corroded outer layer
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust back box and centre box outer layer corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front door mirror glass damaged
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
oil level on min
Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake wear warning on display
power steering fluid overfull
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.74mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges(bald)
power steering fluid contaminated
windscreen cracked out of swept area
pas fluid black
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
pas fluid black
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
coolant below minimum
oil level low
windscreen cracked out of swept area
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
coolant below minimum
oil level low
windscreen cracked out of swept area
all tyre pressures low
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s front and both rear tyres have small bulges in the tyre sidewall 255 35 zr20 YXL
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s front and both rear tyres have small bulges in the tyre sidewall 255 35 zr20 YXL
Centre and rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside front screen cracked outside of swept area
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front number plate cracks
n/s/r lamp unit amber lens
o/s mirror case lower missing and loose
oil leak in engine bay
rear silencer heat shield loose
tow bar socket fault
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front number plate cracks
n/s/r lamp unit amber lens
o/s mirror case lower missing and loose
oil leak in engine bay
rear silencer heat shield loose
tow bar socket fault
both front outer door handles stick
movement in off side front and near side front lower suspension arm rear bushes
spare tyre worn
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
both front outer door handles stick
movement in off side front and near side front lower suspension arm rear bushes
spare tyre worn
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN55 KNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VN55 KNW, 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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VN55 KNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 October 2005.
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