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239,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Back box sleeve corroded
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested boost leak problem and glow plug warning light flashing (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator not working front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with hazard lights (4.5.4 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working only comes on with hazard lights (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc corroding
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake pads warning light on
centre exhaust casing corroded
Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed brake pad wear sensor (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake pads warning light on
centre exhaust casing corroded
Exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Small tear in osr tyre not down to chords
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre silencer outer casing slightly deteriorated
second hand nearside wiper arm fitted at time of retest and is becoming worn
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pad warning light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake pad warning wire cut
Offside rear brake pad warning wire insecure
Offside wiper blade starting not to clear effectively
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pad warning light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake pad warning wire cut
Nearside rear tyre deteriorated + wearing edges
Offside rear brake pad warning wire insecure
Offside wiper blade starting not to clear effectively
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on edges
front brake discs slightly worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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WG55 YAO 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 68%.
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 WG55 YAO, 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 YAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 November 2005.
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