MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer around shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ns os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded in mounting areas
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust flexi section deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front plastic lenses misted slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes of both front lower arms perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front plastic lenses misted slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes of both front lower arms perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear corroded in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front plastic lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front plastic lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MIL light on.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp lenses deteriorated.
MIL light on.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of belt.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of belt.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wiper blades split.
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyre inner edges out of shape and 8 yrs old
oil level below minimum 1 lt added to enable test
service overdue
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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EK05 AVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 EK05 AVP, 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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EK05 AVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 2005.
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