MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front backplates very corroded
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Front backplates very corroded
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rubbing on wheel (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front backplates very corroded
Offside inner cv boot deteriorating
Front brake backplates very corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST 1.6mm(measured) (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake just efficient - 16%
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front brake backplates very corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST 1.6mm(measured) (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake just efficient - 16%
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns and os cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear shock absorber dust boot deteriorated / insecure
minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels
undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items
Front Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns and os cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear shock absorber dust boot deteriorated / insecure
minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels
undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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BP05 TYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BP05 TYY, 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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BP05 TYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2005.
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