MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
n/s/f wing has slight corrosion
o/s/f wing covered with tape
rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
n/s/f wing has slight corrosion
o/s/f wing covered with tape
rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both sills covered with underseal
o/s/f wing slightly corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
general underbody rust
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
general underbody rust
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre tread is close to legal limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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FG05 FXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FG05 FXV, 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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FG05 FXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.
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