MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Outer edge cracked ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm inner edge worn unevenly/ feathered (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.5mm Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel arch slightly corroded unlikely to cause injury
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror cracked ()
Offside Front Wing slight corroded wheel arch
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH GLASS MISTY (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CLIP LOOSE (2.5.C.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise n/s cv boot clip loose
boot locking catch insurcure
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
boot locking catch insurcure
engine under tray mounting bolts missing
traction control light on
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
front brake pads appear thin
pin hole n/s/f outer cv boot
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF05 VUT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 AF05 VUT, 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 VUT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2005.
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