MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Bald Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Advise Repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
offside and nearside front brake backing plates corroded
offside rear brake backing plate corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
offside and nearside front brake backing plates corroded
offside rear brake backing plate corroded
brake pad warning light
offside and nearside front brake backing plate corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
brake pad warning light
offside and nearside front brake backing plate corroded
Offside Front tyre worn thin to the inner tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn thin to the inner tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Left and right front brake dirt shields protectors corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake back plates corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake back plates corroded
n/s outer sill corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
brake back plates corroded
n/s outer sill corroded
Front brake discs worn
Front brake pads worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Front brake discs worn
Front brake pads worn
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)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FA05 CJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 FA05 CJJ, 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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FA05 CJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2005.
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