MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,855 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front lower wishbone Rear bushes are deteriorated and split upto 50%, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front coolant header tank appears to be full of Gunge!
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
general underbody corrosion to components
oily residue on engine
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Side repeater not working Both Nearside and Offside front repeater lamp in wing mirrors (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front lower wishbone Rear bushes are deteriorated and split upto 50%, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre pressure low
Offside Front coolant header tank appears to be full of Gunge!
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
general underbody corrosion to components
oily residue on engine
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front both wheel arches slightly corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear underbody slightly corroded
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front both wheel arches slightly corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear underbody slightly corroded
Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
engine cover and Undertrays fitted obscuring view
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
wipers slightly streaky
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre cuts to outer side wall bead
o/s/r brake disc back plate corroded
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
front tyres worn on inner edges
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DV05 XJN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 XJN, 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 XJN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2005.
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