MOT Status
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126,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel arch corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin os outer pad has 2mm left legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2mm left on centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2mm left on centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coolant level below minimum
Engine cover fitted
N/S Windscreen washer is blocked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil level low
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine management light on
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
No tread on inside of front tyres .. offside tyre worn close to cords
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
EML on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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AF55 VCL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 VCL, 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 AF55 VCL registered?
AF55 VCL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 2005.
Is AF55 VCL safe to buy?
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