MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front cv joint worn
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc dust cover corroded and broken off
Nearside Rear brake disc worn
Offside Rear brake disc dust cover corroded
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated
very small coolant leak
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear brake disc dust cover corroded and broken off
Nearside Rear brake disc worn
Offside Rear brake disc dust cover corroded
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated
very small coolant leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake, parking brake imbalance, rear brakes. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake, parking brake imbalance, rear brakes. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
osr rim damaged on inner edge
rear bump stops perrished
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
osr rim damaged on inner edge
rear bump stops perrished
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
headlamp beam images are faint due to plastic lenses being slightly deteriorated
n/s/f tyre 2mm at centre
rear brake hoses deteriorated
Fuel system component insecure fuel cooler - situated on floorpan (7.2.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
headlamp beam images are faint due to plastic lenses being slightly deteriorated
n/s/f tyre 2mm at centre
rear brake hoses deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corroded lip on front and rear brake discs
nearside rear brake plate corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres perishing
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear brake back plate corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bonnet catch mechanism tight / siezing
nearside rear brake back plate corroded
both front tyres are worn to @ 3mm
front windscreen has a couple of chips which will need repairing if not already done
nearside rear brake back plate is corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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DV05 HXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DV05 HXZ, 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 HXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 May 2005.
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