MOT Status
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181,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
front brake back plates corroded
front rear wishbone bushes slightly worn
nearside front seat belt cover slightly damaged
nearside front tyre close to wear indicators
rear shock covers corroded
rear upper spring mounts corroded
All tyres close to limit and worn uneven
Drivers seat worn
Front anti roll bar bushes and links worn
Front brake back plates corroded
Front subframe corroded and hidden with lower cover
Nearside front inner cv gaiter perished and leaking slightly
Nearside front lower seat belt receiver slightly damaged (cover missing )
Offside front lower bottom ball joint gaiter split
Offside rear brake disc corroded
Rear floor corroded but not excessive
Rear metal brake pipes corroded
Rear no plate slightly deteriorated
Rear shock covers corroded
All tyres close to limit and worn uneven
Drivers seat worn
Front anti roll bar bushes and links worn
Front brake back plates corroded
Front subframe corroded and hidden with lower cover
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside front inner cv gaiter perished and leaking slightly
Nearside front lower seat belt receiver slightly damaged (cover missing )
Offside front lower bottom ball joint gaiter split
Offside rear brake disc corroded
Rear floor corroded but not excessive
Rear metal brake pipes corroded
Rear no plate slightly deteriorated
Rear shock covers corroded
drivers seat worn
front and rear discs corroded
front bottom ball joints gaiters split
front sub frame corroded slightly
rear no plate slightly deteriorated
rear shock covers corroded
windscreen slightly damaged
Drivers seat worn
Front arb link arms worn
Front tyres close to limit
Front wishbone bushes slightly worn
Rear shock covers corroded
All tyres close to limit
Offside front inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
rear brake pads worn thin
rear tyres close to limit
service light on
winter tyre fitted to nearside front
Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
nearside front tyre cut in sidewall
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
Rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust corroded
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside rear light cluster damaged
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear light cluster damaged
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YN55 UUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 YN55 UUB, 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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YN55 UUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 December 2005.
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