MOT Status
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124,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear exhaust heatshield loose but unlikely to be come detached
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear exhaust heatshield loose but unlikely to be come detached
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no aim pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush completely split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no aim pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush completely split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear suspension components have some corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty no beam patten (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense misty no beam patten (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam patten (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges
Rear brake discs in poor condition
nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear brake discs in poor condition
nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pad warning light on
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Pad warning light on
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
uneven wear on offside rear tyre
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AX54 OSA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 AX54 OSA, 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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AX54 OSA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 2005.
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