MOT Status
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104,185 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts warning wire insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted at time of test (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted at time of test (4.1.2 (a))
front sub frame corroded
underside has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front sub frame corroded
underside has surface corrosion
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear row ()
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear row ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 4 - 7 - 5 mm
Nearside Rear Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 6 - 9 - 7 mm
Offside Front Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 4 - 7 - 5 mm
Offside Rear Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 5 - 8.5 - 7 mm
Under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 4 - 7 - 5 mm
Nearside Rear Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 6 - 9 - 7 mm
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 4 - 7 - 5 mm
Offside Rear Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 5 - 8.5 - 7 mm
Under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers and under trays fitted blocking items
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Top strut mount noisy but no excessive play
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear OSR number plate bulb dim
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Rear brakes didn't lock on the brake test but passed the test
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some vehicle components.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 6-8-6 mm
Nearside Rear Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 7-9-8 mm
Offside Front Glass detached from backing.
Offside Front Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 7-8-7 mm
Offside Rear Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 7-8-7 mm
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some vehicle components.
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects attached to dashboard. (8.3.1e)
Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some vehicle components.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 6-8-6 mm
Nearside Rear Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 7-9-8 mm
Offside Front Glass detached from backing.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 7-8-7 mm
Offside Rear Tyre Hankook 215/65R16 7-8-7 mm
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some vehicle components.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front strut bearings are noisey in opeartion
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Spare wheel moves slightly in carrier
Surface corrosion on rear brake pipes
Various stone chips in front screen
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front strut bearings are noisey in opeartion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Spare wheel moves slightly in carrier
Surface corrosion on rear brake pipes
Various stone chips in front screen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
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WL55 GZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WL55 GZX, 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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WL55 GZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 December 2005.
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