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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear rear axle corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside won on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
due timing belt replacement
front brake discs corroded
nearside front brake back plate corroded
offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm
Nearside 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)
front brake discs corroded
nearside front brake back plate corroded
offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear brakes binding on slightly
front brake disc pitted + scored
plastic under trays fitted
rear brake disc pitted
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
both rear brakes binding on slightly
front brake disc pitted + scored
plastic under trays fitted
rear brake disc pitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CV05 VVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 CV05 VVM, 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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CV05 VVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2005.
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