MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on its limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on its limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on its limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front headlight yellowing
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
heatsheild loose above back box
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on its limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on its limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on its limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front headlight yellowing
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
heatsheild loose above back box
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside sill slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear suspension corroded
undertrays engine covers fitted
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front lamp lens frosty
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front lamp lens frosty
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
child seat fitted n/s/f
slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
child seat fitted n/s/f
slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
o/s rear wheel bearing noisey
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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DF05 MXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 DF05 MXW, 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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DF05 MXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 2005.
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