MOT Status
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111,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear handbrake effort poor
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp/sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edges
Offside Front tyre worn inner edges
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front shock absorber casings corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Front o/s/f shock absorber has surface corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear slight brake binding
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Front o/s/f shock absorber has surface corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear slight brake binding
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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A3 PGS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 PGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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A3 PGS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2017.
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