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VOLKSWAGEN

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KP55 BVE
VOLKSWAGEN KP55 BVE
MOTExpired
MOT due19 May 2022
First reg24 Oct 2005
Mileage167,851 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

20 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 July 2026.

FAILED · 16 Jul 2022
Test date16 Jul 2022
Expiry—
Test number881459107823
Mileage167,851 mi
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside 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))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advisoryboth sills covered in under seal unable to carry out full inspections
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 23 May 2022
Test date23 May 2022
Expiry—
Test number501852119565
Mileage167,678 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear axle corroded
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 20 May 2021
Test date20 May 2021
Expiry19 May 2022
Test number402741650210
Mileage147,833 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 10 May 2021
Test date10 May 2021
Expiry—
Test number207001248398
Mileage147,760 mi
MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill has holes through corroded area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 May 2020
Test date13 May 2020
Expiry12 May 2021
Test number820514544070
Mileage140,300 mi
AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted. Underseal applied under vehicle Cannot inspect. Suspect corrosion. Have advised presenter.
AdvisoryGeneral age related surface corrosion under vehicle+ components.
AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight bind.
FAILED · 13 May 2020
Test date13 May 2020
Expiry—
Test number380804287444
Mileage140,292 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted. Underseal applied under vehicle Cannot inspect. Suspect corrosion. Have advised presenter.
AdvisoryGeneral age related surface corrosion under vehicle+ components.
AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight bind.
MajorEmissions not tested Major leak of gasses. (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED · 7 Nov 2018
Test date7 Nov 2018
Expiry6 Nov 2019
Test number222865475766
Mileage127,920 mi
AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded at front
FAILED · 30 Oct 2018
Test date30 Oct 2018
Expiry—
Test number239219991870
Mileage127,919 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded at front
PASSED · 3 Nov 2017
Test date3 Nov 2017
Expiry2 Nov 2018
Test number191925294244
Mileage118,129 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisorySpare tyre defective
FAILED · 3 Nov 2017
Test date3 Nov 2017
Expiry—
Test number269135878991
Mileage118,129 mi
FailOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 2 Nov 2016
Test date2 Nov 2016
Expiry1 Nov 2017
Test number593845555861
Mileage113,800 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 7 Nov 2014
Test date7 Nov 2014
Expiry6 Nov 2015
Test number905691014319
Mileage106,232 mi
FAILED · 7 Nov 2014
Test date7 Nov 2014
Expiry—
Test number546531014377
Mileage106,225 mi
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 10 Oct 2013
Test date10 Oct 2013
Expiry24 Oct 2014
Test number265543183234
Mileage97,438 mi
User Enteredexhaust system corroded
User Enteredoffside rear tyre feathering on inner edge and close to limit 2mm
User Enteredchip in windscreen
FAILED · 10 Oct 2013
Test date10 Oct 2013
Expiry—
Test number966643783262
Mileage97,432 mi
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
User Enteredexhaust system corroded
User Enteredexhaust catalytic converter heatshield insecure
User Enteredfront brake pads getting low
User Enteredfront brake discs lipped
User Enteredoffside rear tyre feathering on inner edge and close to limit 2mm
User Enteredchip in windscreen
PASSED · 11 Oct 2012
Test date11 Oct 2012
Expiry24 Oct 2013
Test number736505982281
Mileage86,841 mi
User Enteredhi-level brake light inoperative - presumed disconnected
User Enteredwipers smeary
User Enteredoffside rear tyre feathering on inner edge
User Enteredexhaust system corroding
User Enteredchips in windscreen
FAILED · 11 Oct 2012
Test date11 Oct 2012
Expiry—
Test number295605882209
Mileage86,841 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredhi-level brake light inoperative - presumed disconnected
User Enteredoffside front indicator pale
User Enteredwipers smeary
User Enteredoffside rear tyre feathering on inner edge
User Enteredexhaust system corroding
User Enteredchips in windscreen
PASSED · 21 Oct 2011
Test date21 Oct 2011
Expiry24 Oct 2012
Test number977854091279
Mileage77,336 mi
User Enteredhi-level brake light inoperative - presumed disconnected
User Enteredexhaust system corroding
User Enterednearside and offside rear tyres feathering on inner edge - wearing unevenly
FAILED · 21 Oct 2011
Test date21 Oct 2011
Expiry—
Test number596724591246
Mileage77,336 mi
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User Enteredhi-level brake light inoperative - presumed disconnected
User Enteredexhaust system corroding
User Enterednearside and offside rear tyres feathering on inner edge - wearing unevenly
PASSED · 14 Oct 2010
Test date14 Oct 2010
Expiry24 Oct 2011
Test number350337180211
Mileage68,093 mi
User Enteredwipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE
User Enterednearside front main beam aim slightly low
User Enteredoffside rear tyre feathering on inner edge
User Enterednearside rear brake pads getting low
PASSED · 7 Oct 2009
Test date7 Oct 2009
Expiry24 Oct 2010
Test number380330689424
Mileage56,102 mi
FAILED · 6 Oct 2009
Test date6 Oct 2009
Expiry—
Test number123159379299
Mileage56,102 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailParking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)
User Enteredbrake warning light on
User Enteredfront brake pads low
User Enteredfront brake discs lipped
PASSED · 9 Oct 2008
Test date9 Oct 2008
Expiry24 Oct 2009
Test number791183688283
Mileage42,497 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAILED · 6 Oct 2008
Test date6 Oct 2008
Expiry—
Test number514710188210
Mileage42,403 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)