MOT Status
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121,263 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working cannot see if wired or not (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling device broken n/s/f (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working cannot see if wired or not (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
bonnet catch seized
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front wheel arch rusty
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front tyres wearing low on inside edges
plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
both front tyres wearing low on inside edges
plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner side (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe from center box holed (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective linkage to sensor mount broken/self level headlamps not working (1.7.2)
Offside rear brake binding slight (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner side (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.
3. Slight damage to nearside outer sill at rear.
4. Nearside rear brake slightly tight.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight damage to windscreen
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
slight brake drag to n/s/r
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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BK05 VDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 BK05 VDJ, 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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BK05 VDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 2005.
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