MOT Status
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178,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axel Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe corroded
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake dust shield corroded
Offside Rear brake disc dust shield corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN
FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slow cranking starter motor
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
slow cranking starter motor
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Airbag warning light on.
Power steering light on (amber).
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD05 LTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 LTN, 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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What year was FD05 LTN registered?
FD05 LTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2005.
Is FD05 LTN safe to buy?
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