MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Sill Damaged but not significantly weakened
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer sill damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
various corrosion underneath
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer sill damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
various corrosion underneath
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
damage to o/s/f outer sill ( bodywork)
inner sides of both front brake discs grooved,discolured and worn
n/s outer mirror damaged
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both outer mirrors and side repeaters damaged
damage to o/s/f outer sill ( bodywork)
inner sides of both front brake discs grooved,discolured and worn
o/s/f brake has slight bind
o/s/r tyre under inflation
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine Covers Fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Under-Trays Fitted
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine Covers Fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Under-Trays Fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear tyres starting to perish
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear tyres starting to perish
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake discs worn/lipped
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
wipers judder
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
wipers smear
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
front brake pads low
n/s/r tyre in poor condition
rear brake pads low
unable to check inner brake pads
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
unable to check inner brake pads
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EJ05 FPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 EJ05 FPV, 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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EJ05 FPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2005.
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