MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,956 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine management light on
exhaust front pipe deteriorated and leaking
headlamps deteriorating
offside front brake discs back plate badly corroded
rear brake discs slight pitting
rear suspension bump stops slight deterioration
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
engine management light on
exhaust front pipe deteriorated and leaking
headlamps deteriorating
nearside front tyre at 3.0mm and slight wear inner edge
offside front brake discs back plate badly corroded
offside front tyre at 3.0mm and badly wearing inner edge
rear brake discs slight pitting
rear suspension bump stops slight deterioration
centre rear stop light needs attention
engine management light on
exhaust leak on front pipe close to excess
nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated
offside front brake discs back plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
engine management light on
exhaust leak on front pipe close to excess
nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated
nearside rear tyre wear inner edge
offside front brake discs back plate deteriorated
offside front tyre on legal limit and worn inner edge close to cords
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine light on
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF55 MZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 AF55 MZD, 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 MZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2005.
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