MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
engine warning light on
Nail in offside rear tyre
Engine management fault warning light on.
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside rear tyre outer sidewall in poor condition.
Front wiper blades smear still ok for mot.
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall no cords exposed.
Offside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition still ok for mot.
Passenger side mirror repeater has water ingress and lens is dull,light still fully operational and clearly visable.
Various minor chips in windscreen all ok for mot.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Passenger side mirror repeater has water ingress and lens is dull,light still fully operational and clearly visable.
Various minor chips in windscreen all ok for mot.
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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
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DY05 TZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 TZD, 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 TZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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