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AV55DBO
2005 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AV55DBO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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199 Total Defects Recorded
4 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 209,089 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central exhaust box outer skin poor condition
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 206,877 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear bumper damaged
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- exhaust system poor condition
7 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 206,877 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- exhaust system poor condition
- Rear bumper damaged
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 196,867 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
28 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 196,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
1 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 185,225 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust poor condition
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 169,975 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 169,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working Nearside & Offside (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 164,768 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2022 15 Jun 20262 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 162,312 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 162,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
30 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 157,657 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- MIL light does not come on when ignition switched on
- middle and rear section of exhaust corroded but not leaking
- little reserve travel on hand brake
- boot open sigh stays on
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear seat belt not checked due to no seat being in place
- Nearside Front slight play in inner tie rod
- Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly perished
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 157,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly perished
- middle and rear section of exhaust corroded but not leaking
- little reserve travel on hand brake
- boot open sigh stays on
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear seat belt not checked due to no seat being in place
- Nearside Front slight play in inner tie rod
- MIL light does not come on when ignition switched on
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 153,812 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to '0' ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- centre & rear exhaust silencers corroded - not leaking
27 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 153,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to '0' ()
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
- centre & rear exhaust silencers corroded - not leaking
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 146,513 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- exhaust silencers corroded - not leaking
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,894 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside slight play in inner steering rack joint
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
23 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 138,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside slight play in inner steering rack joint
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire rubbing on wheel
24 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 128,813 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 125,197 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015 15 Jun 202620 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 113,052 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 113,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,654 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
13 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 101,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,461 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,053 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
17 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,411 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 15 Jun 202617 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 60,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
15 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,253 MI
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AV55DBO was registered on 2005-09-01
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