MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,356 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all brake disc back plates heavily corroded
corrosion starting in various places under vehicle but not yet to excess
corrosion starting n/s sill but not yet to excess. Also same sill dented
corrosion starting o/s/f wing but not yet to excess
floor covers fitted
rear wiper arm missing
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all brake disc back plates heavily corroded
corrosion starting in various places under vehicle but not yet to excess
corrosion starting n/s sill but not yet to excess. Also same sill dented
corrosion starting o/s/f wing but not yet to excess
floor covers fitted
rear wiper arm missing
both rear brake discs pitted and worn very close to limit
corrosion starting both front wings but not yet sharp edges
corrosion starting under rear of vehicle
floor covers fitted
n/s sill dented
n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate
o/s/r tyre at 2mm also bald on inner edge
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake discs pitted and worn very close to limit
corrosion starting both front wings but not yet a sharp edge
corrosion starting under rear of vehicle
floor covers fitted
n/s sill dented but not affecting vehicle
n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
intermitant noise from aux belt area
n/s sill dented but not affecting vehicle
o/s/r tyre at 2mm on inner edge
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet catch and 2nd catch a little stiff advise greasing
intermitant noise from aux belt area
n/s sill dented but not affecting vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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AX05 EGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 AX05 EGU, 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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AX05 EGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2005.
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