MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,125 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both rear backing plates slightly deteriorated
Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabilizer arm underside worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded - Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall scuffed - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn - perishing amongst tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF lower wishbone bushes worn/splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perished and weak in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low / perished has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Attached suspension arms also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perished and weak in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low / perished has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Attached suspension arms also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Front BOTH - brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge, perished & has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front BOTH - brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge, perished & has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning DULL (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms / hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Seized/sticking (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning DULL (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms / hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH - centre ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH - deteriorated/ perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some testable items
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH - centre ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH - deteriorated/ perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some testable items
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre - abnormal wear
Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre - abnormal wear
Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
corrosion to both front wheel arches
n/s/r tyre on 2ml/worn on inner edge
on both sides front weel arches has some corrosion
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside front and nearside rear tyres nearing limits
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DF05 SVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SVA, 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 SVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 August 2005.
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