MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil springs corroded and weak
Front registration plate damaged
Front suspension arms bushes deteriorated
Offside Rear tail lamp damaged
general corrosion under the vehicle
slightly rough idling
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front coil springs corroded and weak
Front registration plate damaged
Front suspension arms bushes deteriorated
Offside Rear tail lamp damaged
Rear tyres wearing low on 2mm
general corrosion under the vehicle
slightly rough idling
bonnet catch/latch stiff
front brake discs lipped and corroded
general corrosion to underbody
lumpy tickover
nearside rear tyre starting wear unevenly inside edge
offside front outer c-v gaiter small cut
offside rear light cluster damaged
various stone chips to screen
various suspension bushes perishing and cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
bonnet catch/latch stiff
front brake discs lipped and corroded
general corrosion to underbody
lumpy tickover
nearside rear tyre starting wear unevenly inside edge
offside front outer c-v gaiter small cut
offside rear light cluster damaged
rear brake discs lipped and corroded
various stone chips to screen
various suspension bushes perishing and cracking
headlamps frosted over
offside rear tyre starting wear low
small stonechip to screen
damage to o/s/r light unit
rear tyres worn to 3mm tread
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 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear brake disc's worn.
Both rear tyres showing signs of 'saw toothing' on inner edges.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Drivers side electric window inoperative.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust system showing signs of deterioration.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Both rear brake disc's worn.
Both rear tyres showing signs of 'saw toothing' on inner edges.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Drivers side electric window inoperative.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust system showing signs of deterioration.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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DV05 TJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 DV05 TJY, 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 TJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 2005.
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