MOT Status
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166,449 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed oil level too low (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Added engine oil to enable test; needs more!
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Compare offside rear pads; unequal wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside front tyre worn to the limit.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Spare tyre defective Flat; otherwise not examined ()
Unable to readily view all brake pipes for corrosion etc. Front-to-rear sections at nearside rear and offside rear obviously corroding.
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Note: has been overheating (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Added engine oil to enable test; needs more!
Lower effort- offside parking brake
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Compare offside rear pads; unequal wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside front tyre worn to the limit.
Offside rear parking brake caliper-arm does not return to 'off' position.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Spare tyre defective Flat; otherwise not examined ()
Unable to readily view all brake pipes for corrosion etc. Front-to-rear sections at nearside rear and offside rear obviously corroding.
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside reg. plate lamp dim
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Various/localized brake pipes corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside reg. plate lamp dim
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Various/localized brake pipes corrosion
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside side step slightly insecure
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust System Corroded
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres are castellated
brake pad wear warning light illuminated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pad wear indicator on
ignition warning light on
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake wear indicator light on
noise from power steering pump area
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake wear indicator light on
noise from power steering pump area
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear brake pads wearing thin
Spare tyre defective
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YE55 UCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 YE55 UCG, 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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YE55 UCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 December 2005.
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