MOT Status
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154,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion on all suspension and braking components
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight corrosion on all suspension and braking components.
engine covers and undertray fitted
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside 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 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate partially obscured (top of '5') by aftermarket reverse camera, unlikely to be mis read
Loose wiring under drivers side of dashboard fouling steering column and brake pedal
Wiring for stereo / accessories insecure, routed around osr seat hinge and excess cable loose on floor under drivers seat runners
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded leaving jagged edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens 'milky' (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens 'milky' beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate partially obscured (top of '5') by aftermarket reverse camera, unlikely to be mis read
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))
Loose wiring under drivers side of dashboard fouling steering column and brake pedal
Wiring for stereo / accessories insecure, routed around osr seat hinge and excess cable loose on floor under drivers seat runners
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
Nearside CV boot insecure but preventing ingress of dirt etc
both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front disc's corroded
nsr tyre cut no cords showing
osf tyre has edge wear
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
front disc's corroded
nsr tyre cut no cords showing
osf tyre has edge wear
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front disks rusted on inner edjes
o/s side repeater damaged
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front disks rusted on inner edjes
o/s side repeater damaged
O/S/F SIDE REPETER LENSE CRACKED.
nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit
offside front tyre 2mm
corrosion front discs inner
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
corrosion front discs inner
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD05 BCK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FD05 BCK, 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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FD05 BCK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 2005.
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