MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre 3mm and bald on edges
Rear both tyres 3mm and perrished
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint securing devise missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre 3mm and bald on edges
Rear both tyres 3mm and perrished
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front brake backplates deteriorating
Front brakes release slightly unevenly after application
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not securely fastened using adult belt ()
Vehicle exhaust emissions limits only just met
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Front brake backplates deteriorating
Front brakes release slightly unevenly after application
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not securely fastened using adult belt ()
Vehicle exhaust emissions limits only just met
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Child seats fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Under trays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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AF55 GZJ 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 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AF55 GZJ, 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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AF55 GZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.
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