MOT Status
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150,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside 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 susp mtg area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both Nearside and Offside front lower suspension arm bushes slightly perished
Both Nearside and Offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edges
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipes greased
Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn
Minor chips in front screen
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front top mount slight play
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Upper top mount slight play
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rearbox corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both front track rod end gators starting to split
both rear coil springs corroded
rear exhaust corroded
window screen has various small stone chips
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front CV gator starting to perish and split
rear exhaust corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres feathered/worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust slight corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate cracked and deteriorated
Rear bump-stops deteriorated
Wiper blades indicating that they are worn
Front registration plate cracked
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear Tyre wearing unevenly
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear Tyre starting to crack ( 8 years old )
Rear bump-stops deteriorated
Wiperblades worn
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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AO05 OYL 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 82.6%.
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 AO05 OYL, 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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AO05 OYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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