MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Front both brake back plates heavy corrosion
Nearside Rear brake back plate missing
Offside Rear brake back plate heavy corrosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front both brake back plates heavy corrosion
Rear both brake back plates heavy corrosion
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corosion to front brakes back plates
grease residue around o/s outer c. v gaiter
o/s/f washer jet partialy blocked
rear brakes back plates coroded
vehice tested under wet conditions
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corosion to front brakes back plates
grease residue around o/s outer c. v gaiter
o/s/f washer jet partialy blocked
rear brakes back plates coroded
vehice tested under wet conditions
front and rear brake discs back plates coroded
gehicle tested under wet conditions
grease residue around n/s and o/s outer c.v gaiters
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front and rear brake discs back plates coroded
gehicle tested under wet conditions
grease residue around n/s and o/s outer c.v gaiters
both front c/v boots very weak
n/s/r and n/s/f brake back plates corroded
all brake discs worn
o/s/f c/v boot weak
plastic covers over testable items
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV55 GWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 AV55 GWA, 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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AV55 GWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2005.
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