MOT Status
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130,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection
corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components
high level stop lamp not working/connected
some corrosion to exhaust system
some wear to front tyres on inner edges
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection
corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components
high level stop lamp not working/connected
some corrosion to exhaust system
some wear to front tyres on inner edges
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection
heavy corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components
some corrosion to brake discs and pads
some corrosion to exhaust system
some deterioration to front roll bar link rubber dust covers
some wear and perishing to rear tyres
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection
heavy corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components
some corrosion to brake discs and pads
some corrosion to exhaust system
some deterioration to front roll bar link rubber dust covers
some wear and perishing to rear tyres
brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection
corrosion to front suspension arms and struts
corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components
some corrosion to exhaust system
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection
corrosion to front suspension arms and struts
corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components
some corrosion to exhaust system
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components
corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection
corrosion to exhaust system
Both nearside and offside front lower wishbone arms corroded
Brake pipes corroded/covered in grease, undertrays fitted restricting inspection
Corrosion to exhaust system
Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components
Rear subframe rusty
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection
corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components and rear sub-frame
some corrosion to exhaust system
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components
high level stop lamp not working/connected
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components
Rear nearside and offside tyres have some wear and deterioration to edges
some corrosion to underside suspension components
Front tyres wearing thin 3mm
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight corrosion to front brake discs
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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BF05 YVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 BF05 YVE, 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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BF05 YVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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