MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGE
Nearside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also centre rear seat belt not fully tested ()
difficulty in opening the off side front door(stiff)
lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.
near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.
near side rear lower reflector is a temporary type.
off and nearside front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat insecure and pushed inside dashboard (4.1.5 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also centre rear seat belt not fully tested ()
difficulty in opening the off side front door(stiff)
lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.
near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.
near side rear lower reflector is a temporary type.
off and nearside front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
temporary type reflector at the lower near side rear.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
near side rear brake disc appears to be discoloured(suspect that it has overheated at some point in time)
off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
temporary type replacement reflector fitted at the near side rear.
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
near side rear brake disc appears to be discoloured(suspect that it has overheated at some point in time)
off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
near side rear brake disc is discoloured(suspect that it may of overheated at some point in time)
near side rear brakes are binding on.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
near side rear brake disc is discoloured(suspect that it may of overheated at some point in time)
near side rear brakes are binding on.
near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is worn bald at the edge and is perished/cracked.
near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.
odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.
off side rear tyre is perished/cracked and shows a deep split(suspect that the split is deep enough to reach the cords)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers headlamp beam aim control unit insecure.
lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.
near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is perished/cracked and shows deep splits.
near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.
odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.
off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits (suspect deep enough to reach the cords) and is perished/cracked.
Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers headlamp beam aim control unit insecure.
lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.
near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is perished/cracked and shows deep splits.
near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.
odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.
off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits (suspect deep enough to reach the cords) and is perished/cracked.
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside and outside edges
lubricate handbrake linkages both sides sticking;
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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EU55 ZPC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 EU55 ZPC, 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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EU55 ZPC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2005.
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