MOT Status
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89,359 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges 275/35/R20 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
centre and rear silencer outer casings deteriorated / corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil residue under engine
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil residue under engine
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
All exhaust corroded but supported.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 42/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm 275/35r20 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 08/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 08/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 08/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All exhaust corroded but supported.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 42/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm 275/35r20 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 08/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 08/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 08/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Middle and rear exhaust corroded but secure
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside corrosion before brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Middle and rear exhaust boxes corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside before first brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but supported
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but supported
Nearside and offside rear tyres splitting on edges and tread depth lines. 255/35r20
Nearside steering arm inner joint play sligfhtly
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (3.5.1i)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres perishing on inner edges
both front tyres wearing on inner edges.255/35r20
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
power steering fluid close to minimum level
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
ns/r reflector damaged.
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
ns/r reflector damaged.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear tyres perished
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WG55 AYE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 WG55 AYE, 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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WG55 AYE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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