MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
nearside headlamp lens deteriorated, slightly affecting the beam image
nearside rear brake disc back plate corroded
offside headlamp lens deteriorated, slightly affecting the beam image
offside rear brake disc back plate corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
nearside headlamp lens deteriorated, slightly affecting the beam image
nearside rear brake disc back plate corroded
offside headlamp lens deteriorated, slightly affecting the beam image
offside rear brake disc back plate corroded
Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front & o/s & n/s rear brake disc shields heavily corroded
front brake back plates rusty
rear brake back plates badly corroded
rear sub frame rusty
rear tyres very worn/ perished. On limit
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight lense deteriorated image is just a blur (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight lense deteriorated image just a blur (4.1.2 (a))
front brake back plates rusty
rear brake back plates badly corroded
rear sub frame rusty
rear tyres very worn/ perished. On limit
both rear brake, back plates very poor
nearside front tyre worn on edges
nearside rear tyre worn/ on wear bars
offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge/ on limit
offside rear tyre worn/ nearing wear bars
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake back plates corroded and holded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake back plates corroded and holded
rear brake discs lipped and grooved
Nail in offside rear tyre
both rear tyres worn low
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS05 EBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 DS05 EBZ, 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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What year was DS05 EBZ registered?
DS05 EBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2005.
Is DS05 EBZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS05 EBZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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