MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limits
both front wings rusty and repaired with tape
both front wishbones rear bushes perished and splitting
both rack boots perished
both rear axle bushes splitting
both rear tyres worn on edges, perished and close to limits
child seat fitted nearside rear
nearside front brake back plate rusty
nearside sill rusty
nearside washer jet poor
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear brake disc rusty
underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limits
both front wings rusty and repaired with tape
both front wishbones rear bushes perished and splitting
both rack boots perished
both rear axle bushes splitting
both rear tyres worn on edges, perished and close to limits
child seat fitted nearside rear
nearside front brake back plate rusty
nearside sill rusty
nearside washer jet poor
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear brake disc rusty
underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
both front wishbones rear bushes perished
both rear tyres worn on edges
child seat fitted nearside rear
engine oil leaks
nearside front brake back plate rusty
nearside front wheel arches rusty
offside front wheel arch repaired with tape
rear suspension and components have surface rust
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
both front wishbones rear bushes perished
both rear tyres worn on edges
child seat fitted nearside rear
engine oil leaks
engine oil level low
nearside front brake back plate rusty
nearside front wheel arches rusty
nearside number plate light dim
rear suspension and components have surface rust
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sill/chassis areas (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sill/chassis areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear slightly binding
covers and shields fitted
front back plates rusty
rear suspension slightly corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear slightly binding
covers and shields fitted
front back plates rusty
rear suspension slightly corroded
Engine Covers Fitted
Under Trays Fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
disc shields deterited
rear suspention rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all brake discs pitted
n/s outer sill damaged
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DN05 PYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 DN05 PYZ, 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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DN05 PYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2005.
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