MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe have been greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe have been greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tyre is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tyre is also perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tyre is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tyre is also perished/has a nail in it and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washer jets appear to be blocked (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tyre is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tyre is also perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tyre is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tyre is also perished/has a nail in it and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Engine warning lamp on
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Unable to fully inspect rear inner pads
n/s headlamp deteriated
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s headlamp deteriated
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seats fitted
engine light on
front brake discs worn & pads low
front number plate broken
nearside rear door stiff to open
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seats fitted
engine light on
front brake discs worn & pads low
front number plate broken
nearside rear door stiff to open
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage
offside rear tyre deteriorating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage
offside rear tyre deteriorating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine oil just on minimum
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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FG05 JYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 FG05 JYB, 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 JYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 May 2005.
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