MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear brake pipes corroded
offside driveshaft boot split
radiator corroded and leaking coolant
slight play in offside inner rack arm joint
wiper blades poor at clearing the screen
Exhaust system insecure centre bracket weld broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer hanger broken off/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible rear bike rack straps obscuring the offside letter of the number plate (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear brake pipes corroded
offside driveshaft boot split
radiator corroded and leaking coolant
slight play in offside inner rack arm joint
wiper blades poor at clearing the screen
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
Under tray hanging down
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
Under tray hanging down
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Outer 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Oil leak
large scratch along length of vehicle o/s
Oil leak
large scratch along length of vehicle o/s
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EN05 FOK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EN05 FOK, 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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EN05 FOK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2005.
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