MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all brake discs corroded
Nearside Front wing corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarished (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front wing corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel hose insecure fuel cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarished (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front wing corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarished (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front wing corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (very weak) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (very weak) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel pipe insecure fuel cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (very weak) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (very weak) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge & close to limit.
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge & close to limit.
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
front exhaust mount loose
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s rear tyre worn slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre worn slightly out of shape
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
o/s and n/s front tyre worn slightly on inner edges
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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DA05 FBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DA05 FBZ, 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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DA05 FBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2005.
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