MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Near side rear brake disc backing plate slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both front wings sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure sleeve area (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
reverse lamp inoperative
undertrays fitted
Body has slight corrosion both front wheel arches (strong advise) (6.1.B.2)
Front resistance when turning wheels
Nearside Front tyre had 10 P.S.I
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing and tyre had 10 P.S.I (4.1.D.1e)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs very corroded (strong advise) (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts and starting to bind also (3.7.B.3)
middle section sleeve corroded and loose
oil sensor message on dash
Both front wheels have slight resistance when rotated at time of test
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ****STRONG ADVISE**** (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ****STRONG ADVISE**** (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Both front wheels have slight resistance when rotated at time of test
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ****STRONG ADVISE**** (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ****STRONG ADVISE**** (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***recommend full inspection*** (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + showing signs of overheating ****STRONG ADVISE**** (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
All brake back plates corroded
Front brake disc's corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
All brake back plates corroded
Front brake disc's corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front backing plates deteriorated
o/s/f backing plate deteriorated
o/s/f wiperblade slightly smears windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
cover over eng and under vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
cover over eng
front discs are worn
rear discs are worn
engine under tray fitted
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine undertray fitted
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly
offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge
plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside
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FE55 WJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 FE55 WJK, 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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FE55 WJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2005.
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