MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside wing mirror cover damaged
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front upper antiroll bar linkage ball joint dustcover slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front upper antiroll bar linkage ball joint dustcover slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
handbrake lever operation a little stiff but performance fine*
headlamp aims on lower limits*
shields on engine,underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*
vertical link bar upper gaiters worn but grease prevents ingress of water and dirt*
headlamp patterns indistinct, difficult to align and on limits of aim acceptability - ok at time of test*
shields on engine, underbody, etc, restrict examination*
front brake hoses perished*
handbrake lever operation stiff but acceptable*
headlamp patterns indistinct and on aim limits - just acceptable at time of test*
osr tyre worn and perished*
shields on engine, underbody,etc, restrict examination*
front vertical link bar gaiters generally perished and splitting- nsf upper just acceptable*
handbrake lever stiff and minor acceptable performance imbalance*
headlamp patterns indistinct, difficult to align and on aim limits*nsf outer cv gaiter perished*
shields on engine, underbody,etc, restrict examination*
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front vertical link bar gaiters generally perished and splitting- nsf upper just acceptable*
handbrake lever stiff and minor acceptable performance imbalance*
headlamp patterns indistinct, difficult to align and on aim limits*nsf outer cv gaiter perished*
shields on engine, underbody,etc, restrict examination*
osf headlamp pattern indistinct and on aim limits- just acceptable* nsf headlamp aim on aim limits* shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* wing mirror indicator repeaters poor* osr tyre perished* handbrake lever stiff*
rear anti roll bar end link bar bushesworn*
nsr tyre has cut in tread - recommend replacement*
shields on underbody restrict examination* osf headlamp pattern poor and aim on limit- just acceptable* light intensity from indicator repeaters poor but acceptable* rear tyres worn and perished* handbrake lever opertation becoming stiff*
Nearside Front 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nsr tyre has cut in tread - recommend replacement*
shields on underbody restrict examination* osf headlamp pattern poor and aim on limit- just acceptable* light intensity from indicator repeaters poor but acceptable* rear tyres worn and perished* handbrake lever opertation becoming stiff*
shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* headlamp patterns a little indistinct and on aim limits* front tyres worn and perished* handbrake lever operation a little stiff*
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* headlamp patterns a little indistinct and on aim limits* front tyres worn and perished* handbrake lever operation a little stiff*
headlamp aims on aim limits* shields on underbody restrict examination* handbrake operation a little stiff* very slight perishing of tyres*
headlamp aims on aim limits* minor abrasions on osf tyre outer wall* handbrake lver a little stiff*
SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY RESTRICT EXAMINATION* TYRES WORN AND PERISHED IN GENERAL*
ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED ANDFOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*
PLASTIC SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY,ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* HEADLAMP AIMS ON AIM LIMITS* REAR PADS APPEAR LOW* OSF TYRE WORN AND PERISHED AND OUTER WALL DAMAGED* REAR TYRES WORN AND PERISHED*
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AV05 ELX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 AV05 ELX, 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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AV05 ELX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 2005.
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