MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both advise repairing (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both advise repairing (1.7.5a)
n/s/r tyre starting to perish
body damage o/s of vehicle sharp edge at rear unlikely to cause injury
both headlight beam patterns poor headlights deteriorating
front brake discs slight corrossion
o/s/f brake backplate corroded and holed
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
slight windscreen damage
washers poor
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure ball joint mounting stud snapped off (2.4.G.1)
body damage o/s of vehicle sharp edge at rear unlikely to cause injury
both headlight beam patterns poor headlights deteriorating
front brake discs slight corrossion
o/s/f brake backplate corroded and holed
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
slight windscreen damage
washers poor
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn on edge
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Both Front Tyres Scubbing On The Inner Edges
Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Clips In Poor Condition
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
engine oil is on mininmum mark on dipstick
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AX05 EGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 EGV, 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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What year was AX05 EGV registered?
AX05 EGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2005.
Is AX05 EGV safe to buy?
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