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172,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, (Replace ASAP). (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, (Replace ASAP). (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Eml on
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
EML illuminated indicating an engine management fault
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp beam image is slightly vague, bulb may be fitted incorrectly
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under shields damaged but secure
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
EML illuminated indicating an engine management fault
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp beam image is slightly vague, bulb may be fitted incorrectly
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under shields damaged but secure
Engine management warning lamp has historically been illuminated, was not on for test duration
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp beam image slightly vague
Offside Screen washer jet slightly feeble
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under shields damaged
Front Brake discs deteriorated
Fuel cooler located under drivers position is poorly secured
Nearside Front Head lamp beam pattern poor
Offside Front Head lamp beam pattern poor
n/s/f lower console bush perished
small play o/s/f lower console bush
o/s/f headlight image poor
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edges/slightly deterioated
both rear tyres worn uneven/deterioated
under trays fitted
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edges/slightly deterioated
both rear tyres worn uneven/deterioated
front brake back plates corroded
front brake discs corroded/scored
under trays fitted
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
see checklist 117800
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
see checklist 117800
offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge
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FD55 GXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 FD55 GXO, 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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FD55 GXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 December 2005.
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