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Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to wear limit and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to wear limit and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended does not lock when pulled sharply (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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WG55 VPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VPJ, 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 VPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 October 2005.
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