MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak around gear box ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre outer wall deep cut
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak on engine ()
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Coolant leak around gear box ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre outer wall deep cut
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak on engine ()
engine light on dash
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
both front wishbone rear bushes perished but not resulting in any movement
full plastic covers fitted
o.s.r tyre edgy and slight cracking
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both front wishbone rear bushes perished but not resulting in any movement
full plastic covers fitted
o.s.r tyre edgy and slight cracking
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s rear tyre cracking on tread
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
o/s rear tyre cracking on tread
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
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FG05 ZNT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 FG05 ZNT, 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 ZNT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 April 2005.
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