MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing on the edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing on the edges
Nearside Rear back plate corroded
Offside Front back plate corroded
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear back plate corroded
Offside Front back plate corroded
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes starting to split. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter seeping grease at outer end. (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake binding,parking lever on caliper not returning to stop. (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter seeping grease at small end. (2.5.C.1a)
advise engine oil leak.
bracket removed from swept area prior to test.
Driver's airbag obviously defective warning lamp displayed. (5.4.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes starting to split. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter seeping grease at outer end. (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake binding,parking lever on caliper not returning to stop. (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter seeping grease at small end. (2.5.C.1a)
advise engine oil leak.
bracket removed from swept area prior to test.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip. (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip. (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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ET05 VOY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 ET05 VOY, 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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ET05 VOY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 July 2005.
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