MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and raers,x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear,x2 (0.1 (b))
Front and rear suspension arms corroded, not weekend
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and raers,x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear,x2 (0.1 (b))
Front and rear suspension arms corroded, not weekend
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wing corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
all brake back plates corroded badly
engine under tray loose
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all brake back plates corroded
Front light lens misty both
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake dust covers corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front light lens misty both
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake dust covers corroded
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
all brake back plates corroded
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
all brake back plates corroded
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EN55 CFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EN55 CFG, 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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EN55 CFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.
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