W55FAB - VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
MOT: ValidGB
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The Volkswagen Transporter, often referred to simply as the VW Transporter, is a versatile and enduring commercial vehicle renowned for its reliability and practicality. Manufactured by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, a division of the German automaker Volkswagen AG, it has been a staple in both commercial and leisure sectors since its inception. Introduced in 1950, the Transporter has evolved through numerous generations, each featuring advancements in design, technology, and performance. Known for its spacious interior, robust build quality, and efficient engines, the Transporter remains a popular choice for businesses and individuals alike. Its reputation for durability and adaptability has cemented its status as an iconic model within the Volkswagen lineup.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 19 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, registration W55FAB, first registered in March 2009. It has a blue exterior and a 2,460cc diesel engine. The CO2 emissions are recorded as zero. The vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 9 August 2024 and valid until 8 August 2025. It has recorded a mileage of 159,326 miles. The MOT included minor advisories such as a nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative, slight play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, worn anti-roll bar bush, front brake disc wear, and low front brake pads. No major mechanical issues are noted from the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
19
Passed Tests
13
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 09 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,326 mi
Expires: 08 August 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush has slight movement in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 05 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,317 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drive shaft gator split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts down to the cords in two places (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush has slight movement in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 21 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,933 mi
Expires: 22 March 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Tow bar electrics missing
- Advisory Exhaust system corroded
- Advisory Covers/undertrays fitted to underside
Failed - 14 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,835 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Brake performance unable to be tested Due to excessively binding offside rear (1.2.1 (g))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Tow bar electrics missing
- Advisory Exhaust system corroded
- Advisory Covers/undertrays fitted to underside
Passed - 18 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,740 mi
Expires: 22 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 16 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,968 mi
Expires: 22 March 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory rear exhaust box corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 15 March 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,965 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory rear exhaust box corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 16 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,830 mi
Expires: 22 March 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear exhaust deteriorating
- Advisory Rear brake discs slight pitting
- Advisory Front brake discs wearing thin
Passed - 23 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,490 mi
Expires: 22 March 2020
Failed - 23 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,490 mi
Passed - 02 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,166 mi
Expires: 01 June 2019
Failed - 02 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,166 mi
Passed - 02 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,792 mi
Expires: 01 June 2018
Failed - 02 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,792 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed - 12 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,003 mi
Expires: 11 July 2017
Passed - 06 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,434 mi
Expires: 05 July 2016
Passed - 01 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,037 mi
Expires: 01 July 2015
Passed - 01 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,751 mi
Expires: 01 July 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 02 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,398 mi
Expires: 01 July 2013
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for W55FAB?
The MOT expires on 08 August 2025.
What is the tax status of W55FAB?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2025.
What are the specifications of W55FAB?
This is a 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 2460cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of W55FAB?
This vehicle produces 0 g/km of CO2 emissions.