MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake back plates rusty
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake back plates rusty
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front brake back plates rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Both front brake back plates rusty
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low in tread on inner edge
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front brake back plates rusty both sides
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre starting to get low on tread on inner edge
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front brake disc back plates deteriorated
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Small cut in tyre sidewall
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Both front brake back plates rusty
Middle to rear exhaust joiner rusty
Offside Rear tyre has a slight cut in outer side wall
Both front brake back plates rusty
Middle to rear exhaust joiner rusty
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear tyre has a slight cut in outer side wall
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake back plates very rusty
Both rear back plates rusty
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Middle to rear exhaust sleave rusty
O/S/R Tyre has a slight cut in outer side wall
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S/F + O/S/F + N/S/R brake back plates very rusty
N/S/F + O/S/F brake disc's inner face starting to get rusty
N/S/R + O/S/R brake disc's starting to get rusty on inner and outer face
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S/F + O/S/F + N/S/R brake back plates very rusty
N/S/F + O/S/F brake disc's inner face starting to get rusty
N/S/R + O/S/R brake disc's starting to get rusty on inner and outer face
O/S/F tyre starting to get low on inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside front brake back plates corroded
nearside and offside front brake disc inner faces corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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DS05 LKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 LKL, 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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DS05 LKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2005.
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