MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight bind to nearside rear brake
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Wheel bolt(s) loose x4 (4.2.A.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight bind to nearside rear brake
strongly suspect incorrect fitment of front shock absorbers
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
N/S Outter CV boot leaking grease.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Park brake feels tight and notchy.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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DU05 XRS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 XRS, 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 XRS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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