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114,282 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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N/S/R & upper stop lamp partially obscured by rack but still visible
No belts fitted to rear seats but classed as occasional seats for scope of test
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Number plate partially obscured by rack but not likely to be misread
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured (0.1 (d))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay area (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear no plate partially obscured by rack but not likely to be misread
n/s/r and upper stop lamp partially obscured by rack but still visible
no belts fitted to rear seats but classed as occasional seats for scope of test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower running light not working
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside park brake only just met limits and requires attention
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking at joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YX55 VLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 YX55 VLU, 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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YX55 VLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 September 2005.
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