MOT Status
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231,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advanced movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
Front Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe (2.1.5 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))
Under Trays Fitted Also Damaged
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))
centre exhaust silencer deteriorated
drivers seat belt buckle plastic cover missing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
oil leak
small crack in o/s of windscreen,not affecting drivers view
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
plastic cover missing from drivers seatbelt buckle
windscreen cracked not in drivers view
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
plastic cover missing from drivers seatbelt buckle
windscreen cracked not in drivers view
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
drivers seat belt buckle plastic cover missing
windscreen damaged in zone B but not in drivers view
drivers seat belt buckle plastic cover missing
windscreen damaged in zone B but not in drivers view
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Spare tyre defective
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front registration plate cracked
nearside front inner driveshaft boot split.
front registration plate cracked
nearside front inner driveshaft boot split.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WG55 YBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YBJ, 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 YBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 November 2005.
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