MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf osr brake backing plates (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf wings (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened osr (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened osr (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf osr brake backing plates (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf wings (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened osr (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened osr (2.4.G.1)
Both rear calipers starting to seize.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
front wipers smearing
service lamp on dash
stone chip on windscreen
undercovers fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
o/s/f shock obsorber has a fluid leak, not considered to be excessive
rear discs worn and corroded
rear pads worn very low
service lamp on dash
stone chip on windscreen
undercovers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front no. plate cracked
front tyres bald on inner edges
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine noisey
front no. plate cracked
front tyres bald on inner edges
coolant low
wheel trims fitted
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)
o/s/r tyre stepping on inside edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF55 XCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 XCZ, 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 XCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2005.
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