MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front 225/40R18 TYRE CUTS ON THE SIDE WALLS BUT NOT TO CORDS NEARSIDE FRONT BOTH REAR TYRES
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
bonnet handle broken and has to be opened with pliers
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front 225/40R18 TYRE CUTS ON THE SIDE WALLS BUT NOT TO CORDS NEARSIDE FRONT BOTH REAR TYRES
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
bonnet handle broken and has to be opened with pliers
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
no oil dip stick
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
no oil dip stick
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ecu light on
front discs
front pads
o/s door mirror insecuure
rear discs
rear pads
traction control light on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ecu light on
front discs
front pads
o/s door mirror insecuure
rear discs
rear pads
traction control light on
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/r tyre stepped on inner cedge and has slight cracks inbetween tread but not down to cords
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD05 LTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FD05 LTO, 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 LTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2005.
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