MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to Non-Standard Bulbs fitted. (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Due to Non-Standard Bulbs fitted. Aftermarket LED headlamp bulbs fitted. (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill incorrectly repaired / damaged. Does not conform to required repair standards. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to Non-Standard Bulbs fitted. (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Due to Non-Standard Bulbs fitted. Aftermarket LED headlamp bulbs fitted. (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both nearside and offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion on nearside rear outersill
slight front and rear suspension systems corrosion
undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner thread edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both nearside and offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion on nearside rear outersill
slight front and rear suspension systems corrosion
undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
both nearside and offside rear hub units/suspension arms are slightly corroded
undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
both front brake hose ferrules corroded
corrosion to rear suspension components
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
All tyre sidewalls slight perishing
all brake backing plates corroded
All brake backing plates corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EG05 EFS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EG05 EFS, 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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EG05 EFS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 August 2005.
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