MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel arch slightly corroded
Nearside Rear wing and bumper damaged
Offside Front wing damaged and arch slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all four brake disc backing plates slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens tarnished (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front wheel arch slightly corroded
Nearside Rear wing and bumper damaged
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens tarnished (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front wing damaged and arch slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all four brake disc backing plates slightly corroded
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear brake pipe across axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))
rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
both rear brake disc inner faces corroded
nearside rear wheel arch damaged
nearside rear bumper damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head lamp lens tarnished (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens tarnished (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear bumper damaged
All 4 brake back plates corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre scrubbing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre scrubbing
Offside rear shocker outer casing corroded
nearside rear shocker outer casing corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
All 4 brake back plates corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre scrubbing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre scrubbing
Offside rear shocker outer casing corroded
nearside rear shocker outer casing corroded
Nearside Rear damage sill & rear wing/arch
POOR BRAKE PEDAL FEEL
UNDER FLOOR TRAY DIFFICULT TO CHECK SOME ITEMS
corrosion inc sills & suspension
Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick possible brake bind n/s/r pads lower than o/s/r (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear damage sill & rear wing/arch
corrosion inc sills & suspension
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs corroded inner edge
front brake disc's poor corrosion/ wear
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake disc's poor corrosion/ wear
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY05 EFP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 DY05 EFP, 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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DY05 EFP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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