MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.
off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
off side front brake caliper/flexi-hose areas show grease contamination.
off side front tyre side wall shows evidence of repairs.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
near side front brake caliper/flexi hose areas show grease contamination.
near side front door mirror glass is secured by tape.
near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.
odd speed rated tyres fitted at the front axel.
off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.
off side rear brake back plate corroded/holed.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
near side front brake caliper/flexi hose areas show grease contamination.
near side front door mirror glass is secured by tape.
near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.
odd speed rated tyres fitted at the front axel.
off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.
off side rear brake back plate corroded/holed.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
near side front tyre shows evidence of side wall repairs.
odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
near side front tyre shows evidence of side wall repairs.
odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front service brakes show maximum imbalance of 25%
off and near side front brake discs show wear.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
off and near side front brake discs show wear.
off side rear tyre perished/cracked.
nearside front tyre unevenly worn and bald on outside edge.
nearside rear tyre has a large cut on inner sidewall.
nearside rear tyre unevenly worn, deep splits in tread and nail in tread.
offside and nearside front wiper blades smeary.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front tyre unevenly worn and bald on outside edge.
nearside rear tyre has a large cut on inner sidewall.
nearside rear tyre unevenly worn, deep splits in tread and nail in tread.
offside and nearside front wiper blades smeary.
near side rear brake disc is discoloured.
odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.
off side front headlamp unit shows movement.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
near side rear brake disc is discoloured.
odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.
off side front headlamp unit shows movement.
both front wiper blades smeary.
front service brakes show slight inbalance/run-out.
offside front tyre unevenly worn.
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EY05 MOF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 EY05 MOF, 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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EY05 MOF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2005.
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