MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear bumper slightly damaged
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full
rear subframe and its components heavely corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full
rear subframe and its components heavely corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing front bush (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Engine bay covers fitted visibility restricted.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre Continental 195/65R15 3-4-3 mm
Nearside rear tyre Continental 195/65R15 7-8-7 mm
Offside front tyre Continental 195/65R15 4-6-4 mm
Offside rear tyre Continental 195/65R15 7-8-7 mm
Under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine bay covers fitted visibility restricted.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front tyre Continental 195/65R15 3-4-3 mm
Nearside rear tyre Brigdestone 195/65R15 0-2-2 mm
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front tyre Continental 195/65R15 4-6-4 mm
Offside rear tyre Bridgestone 195/65R15 1-2-1 mm
Under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre Continental 195/65R15 7-7-7 mm
Nearside rear number plate lamp taped in.Light still visible.
Nearside rear tyre Bridgestone 195/65R15 1.6-3-2 mm
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front tyre Continental 195/65R15 7-7-7 mm
Offside rear tyre Bridgestone 195/65R15 3-3-3 mm
Under bonnet covers fitted visibility restricted.
Under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre Bridgestone 195/65R15 1.6-1-0 mm
Nearside rear number plate lamp taped in.Light still visible.
Nearside rear tyre Bridgestone 195/65R15 1.6-3-2 mm
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front tyre Avon 195/65R15 5-1.6-3 mm
Offside rear tyre Bridgestone 195/65R15 3-3-3 mm
Under bonnet covers fitted visibility restricted.
Under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted.
Engine covers fitted visibility reduced.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre Bridgestone 195/65R15 4-4-3 mm
Nearside rear tyre Bridgestone 195/65R15 3-4-4 mm
Offrear tyre Bridgestone 195/65R15 4-4-4 mm
Offside front tyre Avon 195/65R15 7-6-7 mm
Rear bummper damaged.
Under vehicle covers fitted visibility reduced.
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted visibility reduced.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre Bridgestone 195/65R15 4-4-3 mm
Nearside rear tyre Bridgestone 195/65R15 3-4-4 mm
Offrear tyre Bridgestone 195/65R15 4-4-4 mm
Offside front tyre Avon 195/65R15 7-6-7 mm
Rear bummper damaged.
Under vehicle covers fitted visibility reduced.
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AJ05 ATU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 AJ05 ATU, 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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AJ05 ATU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.
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