MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,301 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in edges of tread and slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre spltting on inside wall and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort recorded (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in edges of tread and slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre spltting on inside wall and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater not working ALSO DAMAGED - SHARP EDGE (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT ON INSIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front seatbelt height adjuster deteriorated
Offside Front door mirror insecure
e.m.l. light on
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front seatbelt height adjuster deteriorated
Offside Front door mirror insecure
e.m.l. light on
Nearside Front alloy wheel slight damage inner rim
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre cut inner/outer walls, not deep enough to expose tyre cords
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre cut inner wall, not deep enough to expose tyre cords
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 ZR 18W (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front alloy wheel slight damage inner rim
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre cut inner/outer walls, not deep enough to expose tyre cords
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brakes slightly binding
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre cut inner wall, not deep enough to expose tyre cords
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
eml on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda to high due misfiring (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
eml on
minor cuts in nearide front tyre outer wall
wiper blades deteriorating
Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
minor cuts in nearide front tyre outer wall
wiper blades deteriorating
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil level low [litre added]
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
oil level low [litre added]
front brakes showing wear
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brakes showing wear
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside front and both rear tyres perished on outer edges
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
offside front and both rear tyres perished on outer edges
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
offside front and both rear tyres perishing on outer edges
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
offside front and both rear tyres perishing on outer edges
looks like s/hand headlamp fitted to offside
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
air bag light on
engine management light on
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EN05 VJP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VJP, 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 VJP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2005.
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