MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all suspension and brake components showing age related corrosion
all suspension bushes showing age related wear and fatigue
o/s/r tyre on limits 195/65/15
Central Exhaust system insecure Mid section joint from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all suspension and brake components showing age related corrosion
all suspension bushes showing age related wear and fatigue
o/s/r tyre on limits 195/65/15
front lower suspension arm rear bushes showing fatigue
o/s/front tyre worn to limits on inner edge
under body and suspension components showing corrosion
front suspension arm rear bushes showing fatigue
small chip in front screen
under body corrosion
Both headlight lens deteriorated but not affecting beam pattern.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both headlight lens deteriorated but not affecting beam pattern.
Both near side rear and offside front brakes binding slightly.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s rear tyre on 3mm
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cannot carry out full inspection of brakepipes due to under gaurd
Oil leak
nsr tyre outer edge slightly worn
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AD05 UDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 AD05 UDJ, 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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What year was AD05 UDJ registered?
AD05 UDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 August 2005.
Is AD05 UDJ safe to buy?
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