MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
engine cover and undertrays
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER - REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT INNER (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER - REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 2mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 2mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Heat shield loose.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater inop. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Heat shield loose.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front passenger sunvisor missing
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AD05 TPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 TPX, 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 TPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 2005.
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