MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four brake pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated
Exhaust silencer slightly loose joining sleeve deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust sleeve deteriorated
Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside mirror back damaged / side repeater lens broken
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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EN54 GYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 EN54 GYB, 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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EN54 GYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 2005.
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