MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ENGINE LIGHT ON
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer SILL DAMAGE
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
ENGINE LIGHT ON
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer SILL DAMAGE
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ENGINE LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
both dip beam slight poor
front discs ridged
front pads low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seats fitted to rear
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seats fitted to rear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Slight damage to o/side rear tyre tread but no cords exposed.
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
deep cut in offside rear tyre tread
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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AV05 EMF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AV05 EMF, 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 EMF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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