MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front suspension bouncy
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
stone chips in front screen.
both front headlight lenses deteriorating.
front exhaust flexi pipe, mesh deteriorating.
offside & nearside front wheel arches corroding.
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split, also joint dry. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
both front headlight lenses deteriorating.
front exhaust flexi pipe, mesh deteriorating.
offside & nearside front wheel arches corroding.
stone chips in front screen.
front head lamp lens foggy
Nearside Front TYRE WORN AT EDGES.
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread.
Offside Front Outer c v gaiter perishing.
Offside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE & TYRE WEARING LOW.
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE, ALSO CRACKING CLOSE TO CORDS.
both front headlight lenses deteriorating.
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING CLOSE TO EXCESS.
front exhaust flexi pipe, flexi deteriorated.
offside front outer c v gaiter perishing & cracking.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING CLOSE TO EXCESS.
REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.
front exhaust flexi pipe, flexi deteriorated.
offside front outer c v gaiter perishing & cracking.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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AD05 FXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 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 AD05 FXU, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AD05 FXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2005.
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