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213,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair patch stitched not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
centre pipe exhuast sleeve corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
centre pipe exhuast sleeve corroded.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion in body at rear subframe mounts and trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion in body at rear subframe mounts and trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
rear brake back plates corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.
CORROSION STARTING R SUSPENSION AREA.
HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.
R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.
SILLS DAMAGED.
Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on the inner edge
Offside Front tyre has slight wear on the inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake binding
Headlight images poor
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs rusty & pitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
headlight images poor
rear brake discs rusty and pitted
engine malfunction lamp indicates a fault
engine malfunction lamp indicates a fault
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside front brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick
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)
Offside front brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick
front and rear number plates slight alteration
EML LIGHT ON
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EF05 KRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 EF05 KRO, 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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EF05 KRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.
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