MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlights slightly discoloured (Both sides)
Front Wheel Arch Corroding (Both Sides)
Front Headlights slightly discoloured (Both sides)
Front Wheel Arch Corroding (Both Sides)
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlight's slightly discoloured (both sides)
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Front Tyres wearing on inner/outer edge (both sides)
Front Wheel Arch corroding (both sides)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low (close to 2mm marker)
Rear Brake Discs scored/pitted (both sides)
Front Headlight's slightly discoloured (both sides)
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Front Tyres wearing on inner/outer edge (both sides)
Front Wheel Arch corroding (both sides)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low (close to 2mm marker)
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake Discs scored/pitted (both sides)
Nearside & Offside Brake Discs slightly scored/pitted
Nearside & Offside Front Wheel Arches corroding (outer wing)
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside Rear (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside & Offside Front Headlamps slightly discoloured
Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Discs pitted/scored
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on (inner) edge
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside & Offside Front Headlamps slightly discoloured
Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Discs pitted/scored
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on (inner) edge
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked between Tread Depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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DG05 USC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 DG05 USC, 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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DG05 USC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2005.
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