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182,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front wheel arches corroded.
plastic shields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect.
rear lower sub frame showing signs of heavy surface rust/corrosion.
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding pads worn very thin and disc looks like its got very hot. (1.2.1 (f))
both front head light slight diss-colouring.
front wheel arches corroded.
plastic shields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect.
rear lower sub frame showing signs of heavy surface rust/corrosion.
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear lower sub frame and attached suspension heavily corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front brake disc back plate heavily corroded.
front wheel arches corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear lower sub frame and attached suspension heavily corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front brake disc back plate heavily corroded.
front wheel arches corroded.
o/s/r trailing arm front bush split.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front head lights diss-coloured.
front brake disc back plate heavily corroded.
front wheel arches corroded.
n/s/f coil spring-cup not correctly located.
n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush split.
n/s/r trailing arm front bush split.
o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking to inner side walls.
o/s/f coil spring-cup not correctly located.
o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush split.
rear lower sub frame and attached suspension arms heavily corroded.
various brake pipes corrosion very powdery.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
please note sill have corrosion both sides front to rear
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog light glass damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog light glass damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across sub frame corroded under plastic cover . covering needs removing and pipes inspected. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front arches signs of corrosion.
both n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.
front arches signs of corrosion.
n/s/r shock oil mist.
plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.
various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle suspect due to condition of front brake discs. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect due to lamp diss-coloured. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect due to lamp diss-coloured. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.
front arches signs of corrosion.
n/s/r shock oil mist.
plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.
various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.
both front wheel arches signs of corrosion.
both n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes starting to split/de-bond.
both rear shocks light oil mist.
front brake discs rusty lip.
o/s/f brake disc back plate badly corroded.
plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.
various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick possible caliper or hand brake cable issue. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front wheel arches signs of corrosion.
both n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes starting to split/de-bond.
both rear shocks light oil mist.
front brake discs rusty lip.
o/s/f brake disc back plate badly corroded.
plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.
various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.
both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.
both front wheel arches signs of corrosion.
both rear shocks oil mist.
front brake discs rusty lip.
shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer (around clip) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen suspect due to lamp diss-coloured. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen suspect due to lamp diss-coloured. (4.1.2 (a))
both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.
both front wheel arches signs of corrosion.
both rear shocks oil mist.
front brake discs rusty lip.
shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.
both front head lamps diss coloured.
both rear shocks oil mist.
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.
o/s/r inner lamp unit damaged.
o/s/r tyre cracking/perished.
under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape. (4.1.E.1)
both front head lamps diss coloured.
both rear shocks oil mist.
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.
o/s/r inner lamp unit damaged.
o/s/r tyre cracking/perished.
under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.
front head lamps starting to diss-colour.
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
nail in n/s/r tyre and close to 1.6 mm.
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
slight brake bind n/s/r.
slight oil mist n/s/r shock.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
n/s/r tyre worn
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
gear box leak
o/s/r tyre worn
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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EF05 RHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 EF05 RHA, 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 RHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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