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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm ()
Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 17% (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both lights dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm
Nearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre nail in the tyre and slight pershing cracks ()
Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Front both front tyres wearing edges
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor front to back
Front both front tyres wearing edges
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor front to back
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
n/s rear tyer starting todeteriate and crack
o/s front tyer rubber stating to deteriate and crack
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
n/s rear tyer starting todeteriate and crack
o/s front tyer rubber stating to deteriate and crack
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
o/s/r brakes binding slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
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DV05 CJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 DV05 CJY, 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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DV05 CJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2005.
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