MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Under vehicle structure corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Inner Underneath both sides sills under covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear All suspension and brake components slight corroded both sides
Upon dashboard ABS warning lamp flashing intermittently ON and OF
Front Oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear 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)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and inner edge worn ()
offside front tyre outer edge worn
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and inner edge worn ()
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside front tyre outer edge worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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DU05 LHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 DU05 LHE, 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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DU05 LHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2005.
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