MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced os ns (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os ns trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes os ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded os ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all rear suspension corroded plus subframe
nsf shocker corroded
oil leak
os door corroded
os ns sills corroded
wings corroded os ns duck tape peeling off
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Undertrays fitted limiting inspection of testable items
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Undertrays fitted limiting inspection of testable items
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear w/ arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various front and rear suspension springs ,arms links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
slight accident damage o/s front
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all front and rear suspension arms, links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear coil springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections , inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
accident damage at o/s front
various body sections repaired with welded patches
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
under side of vehicle and body corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
under side of vehicle and body corroded
Offside Outer Driveshaft CV joint boot is split at inner side but not allowing any ingress.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Both fronts. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Driveshaft CV joint boot is split at inner side but not allowing any ingress.
Both front tyres wearing more on inside edges, have alignment checked.
Both rear brakes sticking slightly.
Nearside Front Upper mount for strut has slight wear/play.
Offside Front Suspension strut has some oil leakage.
Offside Rear tyre wearing more on inside edge.
Offside parking brake has poorer performance, 100kgs, nearside has 150.
Both front tyres wearing more on inside edges, have alignment checked.
Both rear brakes sticking slightly.
Fuel system component leaking Leak at fuel filter now repaired, faulty washer on bleed nipple. (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper mount for strut has slight wear/play.
Offside Front Suspension strut has some oil leakage.
Offside Rear tyre wearing more on inside edge.
Offside parking brake has poorer performance, 100kgs, nearside has 150.
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts, nearside is worst, advise to replace this one soon. (2.7.3)
Headlamp aim too low both, now adjusted. (1.8)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts, nearside is worst, advise to replace this one soon. (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ESP light on
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
ESP light on
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ESP lamp on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ESP lamp on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
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AD05 WVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 WVM, 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 WVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 August 2005.
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