MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring worn Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring worn Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie rod excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front wish bone rear bushes starting to split
Near side front wheel arch starting to corrode
Off side front wing damaged, bumper misaligned
Wind screen cracked along lower edge
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front wish bone rear bushes starting to split
Head lamps tarnished
Near side front wheel arch starting to corrode
Off side front wing damaged, bumper misaligned
Off side rear tyre on limit, advise replaced
Slight bind @ near side rear wheel
Wind screen cracked along lower edge
Beam image blurry.
Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split.
Corrosion starting nearside front wheel arch.
Offside front wing damaged.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
EML Light On.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen Cracked.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
EML Light On.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen Cracked.
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S/F TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDEWALL
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)
O/S/F TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDEWALL
Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
damage to windscreen in the lower part
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
damage to windscreen in the lower part
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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EF05 LSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LSU, 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 LSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2005.
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