MOT Status
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131,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear General corrosion
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise rear tyres worn uneven 225/45/17
advise bonnet catch or cable stiff to operate
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISE ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY (MAY GET WORSE)
NOTE NEW FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES FITTED
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BN05 JZW 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 73.1%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BN05 JZW, 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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BN05 JZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 2005.
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