MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
296,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)
chip outside swept area
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)
chip outside swept area
centre and rear exhaust boxes outer skins corroderd
slight corrosion on both rear section front to rear brake pipes
1 reg lamp dim
near side front door will only stop closed with interior lock button
near side mirror glass brocken
pad warning light on
1 reg lamp dim
brake pad light on
slight corrosion on both back to front brake pipes
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
1 reg lamp dim
brake pad light on
off side rear door hard to open
slight corrosion on both back to front brake pipes
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/f lower balljoint boot split
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advise slight play in offside front tie rod end of steering rack
Advise tyre wear on inner edge
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YG55 RLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YG55 RLA, 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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YG55 RLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2005.
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