MOT Status
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82,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm cracked 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 2mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm cracked 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 2mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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ES56 SDS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 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 ES56 SDS, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of ES56 SDS?
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What year was ES56 SDS registered?
ES56 SDS is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2017.
Is ES56 SDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for ES56 SDS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ES56 SDS have outstanding finance?
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