MOT Status
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177,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower ball joint one bolt missing
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement raer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tracking recommended 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tracking recommended 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tracking recommended 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tracking recommended 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread pattern inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin linings look very low through road wheel and showing sins of damage due to heat,advise brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread pattern inside tread area,advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking/perished and wearing close to replacment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both headlamp lenses discoloured/cloudy
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread pattern inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin linings look very low through road wheel and showing sins of damage due to heat,advise brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread pattern inside tread area,advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking/perished and wearing close to replacment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both headlamp lenses discoloured/cloudy
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Parking brake efficiency 16%
205/55/16 both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)
205/55/16 both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamp lenses oxidised (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside outer cv gaitor starting to leak.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF05 GWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AF05 GWK, 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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AF05 GWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2005.
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