MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
255,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill complete (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very end of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill complete (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
oil level low
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
oil level low
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust sleeve corroded
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
centre exhaust sleeve corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
both rear floors and rear chassis legs rusty
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and lower sill corroded and weak along its length (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and lower sill corroded and weak along its length (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and lower sill corroded and weak along its length (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and lower sill corroded and weak along its length (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a deep cut to the outer sidewall 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from inrtercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut to the outer sidewall 225/45R17
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items
oil leak from offside intercooler pie
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch corroded and hold leaving sharp edges (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut to the outer sidewall 225/45R17
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items
oil leak from offside intercooler pie
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ns and os sills are damaged but not excessive
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISE 2X FRONT LARGE WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED & CRACKING (MAY GET WORSE)
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BL55 DNV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BL55 DNV, 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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BL55 DNV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.
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