MOT Status
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134,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
headlamps deteriorated poor patterns
nearside front wing dented cover
offside front wing dented covered
Headlamps deteriorated/poor patterns
Idle speed erratic
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Osf Tyre wear
Osr radius arm to chassis mount bush separating/poor
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure Inside vehicle (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Headlamps deteriorated/poor patterns
Idle speed erratic
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Osf Tyre wear
Osr radius arm to chassis mount bush separating/poor
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc slightly discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both front head lamp beam image very weak
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged GLASS IS MISSING ()
TPMS LIGHT IS ON
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction SEE C.O. REPORT (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective NO PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective NO PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged GLASS IS MISSING ()
TPMS LIGHT IS ON
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Slight seep of fluid from steering rack gaiter
Offside Front Wiper smearing slightly
Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Outer bolt not secure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Outer bolt not secure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Slight seep of fluid from steering rack gaiter
Offside Front Wiper smearing slightly
Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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KX55 XLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 92,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX55 XLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KX55 XLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 19 September 2005.
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