MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier and connections loose (4.13 (a) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Gearbox mounting defective
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Gearbox mounting defective
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Both front headlamps cloudy
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All brake backing plates rusting
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear anti roll bar starting to rust
All brake backing plates rusting
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear anti roll bar starting to rust
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Binding
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side and offside rear ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all 4 brake back plates are rotten from corrosion
engine under-tray insecure
Coolant leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all 4 brake back plates are rotten from corrosion
engine under-tray insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake back plate corroded.
Offside rear brake back plate corroded.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake back plate corroded.
Offside rear brake back plate corroded.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front 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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DG55 FNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DG55 FNW, 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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DG55 FNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2005.
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