MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
under trays and engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under trays and engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward main bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit seriously worn on the outer edges main tread @2mm promt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit seriously worn on the outer edges main tread @2mm promt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit seriously worn on the outer edges main tread @2mm promt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearward main bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit seriously worn on the outer edges main tread @2mm promt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)
ancillary belt is noisy
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward main bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit seriously worn on the outer edges main tread @2mm promt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit seriously worn on the outer edges main tread @2mm promt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit seriously worn on the outer edges main tread @2mm promt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearward main bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit seriously worn on the outer edges main tread @2mm promt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)
ancillary belt is noisy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
marks in windscreen
offside front c.v.gaiter inner clip slightly loose
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
marks in windscreen
offside front c.v.gaiter inner clip slightly loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
marks in windscreen
nearside front wing damaged
offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and pitted
offside front c.v.gaiter slightly loose on inner clip
front pads/discs worn
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front pads/discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil level low
N/S and O/S rear tyres very badly cracked
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil level low
N/S and O/S rear tyres very badly cracked
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FH05 ETD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 FH05 ETD, 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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FH05 ETD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2005.
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