MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear corrosion to rear suspension components
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear corrosion to rear suspension components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear trailing arm mount body section corroded
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear brake back plates corroded
corrosion to rear suspension components
exhaust front clamp corroded/broken
smoke level very close to manufacturers limit
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded
Nearside Rear trailing arm mount /chassis corroded
corrosion to rear suspension components
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded
Nearside Rear trailing arm mount /chassis corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to rear suspension components
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
headlamp polish
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper balljoint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
headlamp polish
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in n/s/f tie rod at rack end
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
SRS warning light on
slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing,recommend replacement
nearside rear wheel bearing noisy(recommend replacement)
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BJ05 DFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 BJ05 DFK, 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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BJ05 DFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 2005.
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