MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,667 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge
o/s/f tyre worrn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre tread 3mm
slight blow from exhaust rear joint
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges
n/s/r outer sill beginning to corrode
o/s/r outer sill corroded and previously repaired
rear tyre treads 3mm
slight blow from exhaust rear joint
undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges
n/s/r outer sill beginning to corrode
o/s/r outer sill corroded and previously repaired
rear tyre treads 3mm
slight blow from exhaust rear joint
undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust front flexi section deteriorated
o/s/r tyre tread 3mm
undertrays fitted ptreventing full inspection
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust front flexi section deteriorated
o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT
o/s/r tyre tread 3mm
undertrays fitted ptreventing full inspection
Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip repair (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi joint braiding (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed on inside edge
Offside Front Inner Tyre scrubbing on inside edge
high level brake light inop
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
high level brake light inop
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
moisture in offside rear lamp
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DU05 VHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 DU05 VHK, 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 VHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 2005.
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