MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (recoommend replacement next MOT) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front outer cv boot starting to deteriate
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement before next MOT 195/65 x 15 (5.2.3 (e))
both front wing arches deteriorating
engine oil leak
n/s mirror glass slight damage
rear brake backing plates deteriorated
tyre pressures rectified at time of test
windscreen crack developing center upper
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (recoommend replacement next MOT) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front outer cv boot starting to deteriate
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement before next MOT 195/65 x 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
both front wing arches deteriorating
engine oil leak
n/s mirror glass slight damage
rear brake backing plates deteriorated
tyre pressures rectified at time of test
windscreen crack developing center upper
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front brake backing plates deteriorating
both headlamp image deteriorating
both rear hand brake levers on calipers not returning to stop
n/s/f wing heavy corrossion
o/s/f cv boot deteriorating
windscreen crack developing o/s upper
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front brake backing plates deteriorating
both headlamp image deteriorating
both rear hand brake levers on calipers not returning to stop
n/s/f wing heavy corrossion
o/s/f cv boot deteriorating
windscreen crack developing o/s upper
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
acceleration pedal faulty
corrossion to n/s/f wing
front discs/pads and backing starting to deteriorate
windscreen crack developing o/s upper
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
acceleration pedal faulty
corrossion to n/s/f wing
front discs/pads and backing starting to deteriorate
windscreen crack developing o/s upper
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Both headlight lenses hazy Image poor
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Unable to fully view inner rear brake pads
chip in windscreen
ongoing crack in o/s top of windscreen
underbody and engine shield fitted
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlight lenses hazy Image poor
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Unable to fully view inner rear brake pads
chip in windscreen
ongoing crack in o/s top of windscreen
underbody and engine shield fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ongoing crack in o/s top windscreen
unable to view inner rear brake pads due to vehicle design
underbody and engine shields fitted
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ongoing crack in o/s top windscreen
unable to view inner rear brake pads due to vehicle design
underbody and engine shields fitted
Bad engine judder when starting up
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Both headlight lenses hazy
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Outer brake pads wearing down
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
unable to view inner rear brake pads due to vehicle design
underside, engine and sill covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake pads wearing down
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufactureres underbody shields
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufactureres underbody shields
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s rear caliper handbrake lever not on stop
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ET05 VPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 VPX, 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 VPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2005.
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