MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,271 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS light on the dash (1.6 (b))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s outer sill corroded with in 30 cm of seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting o/s outer sill corroded at the front below door and at the rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel behind bumper corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
rear bumper and side panel damaged and taped up
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS light on dash (1.6 (b))
Spare tyre defective spare wheel missing ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre section loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner O/S/F inner track rod has slight play
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear O/S/R door check strap missing
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Spare tyre defective spare wheel missing ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped at o/s (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f indicator bulb showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s/r brake binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f indicator showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired brake load sensing valve control rod missing (1.1.17 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear exhaust pipe broken off (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s/f wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside front bumper loose held on with cable tie
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped at o/s (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket partially broken / parts of the system deteriorating
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside inner sill corroded/holed ,not structural
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Gland (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket partially broken / parts of the system deteriorating
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside inner sill corroded/holed ,not structural
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Gland (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket partially broken
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))
Nearside rear inner sill corroded/holed,not structural
Nearside rear tyre perishing within tread
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outwith zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play When under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged From A.B.S pump to offside front hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Efficiency very low (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket partially broken
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))
Nearside rear inner sill corroded/holed,not structural
Nearside rear tyre perishing within tread
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outwith zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside front marker lamp not working
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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VN55 XCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 122,777 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 Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN55 XCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VN55 XCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 October 2005.
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