MOT Status
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215,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of over heating rubbing when rotated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by flex surface rust (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by flex surface rust (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of over heating rubbing when rotated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by flex surface rust (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by flex surface rust (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perished and cracking recommend repacement (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pad warning light on
front exhaust bracket insecure
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perished and cracking recommend repacement (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pad warning light on
front exhaust bracket insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S door mirror glass broken
Emissions not tested (7.0)
N/S door mirror glass broken
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
offside rear lens crack no white showing
oil level low
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
brake warning light on dash
front and rear brake discs worn
front brake pads coming down to wear limit
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VW55 VWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 VW55 VWV, 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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What year was VW55 VWV registered?
VW55 VWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 September 2005.
Is VW55 VWV safe to buy?
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