MOT Status
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197,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced light is dull (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear plates (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
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Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (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))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Position lamp not working both front lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
both front and rear wind deflectors underneath corroded, remove or replace
front and rear wind deflectors corroded
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn play in link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
front and rear wind deflectors corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded near flexi hoses ...cannot clearly see majority of pipes advise check (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides seem slightly weak (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak back of engine onto rack area
covers obscuring full inspection of underside etc
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi hose / brake pipe mounting spring clip missing where pipe / flexi join in bracket area (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded near flexi hoses ...cannot clearly see majority of pipes advise check (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides seem slightly weak (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak back of engine onto rack area
covers obscuring full inspection of underside etc
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
air con condenser fins distorted
under trays fitted
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nsf brake flexi mounting clip missing at brake pipe union bracket (not chafing at this time)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nsf brake flexi mounting clip missing at brake pipe union bracket (not chafing at this time)
Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
offside front tyre has cut close to cords
offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on both edges
oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Y55 JCM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 Y55 JCM, 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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Y55 JCM is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 August 2005.
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