MOT Status
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127,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both, (5.3.2 (d))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded, (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn, cuts, (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn, cuts, (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both, (5.3.2 (d))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded, (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts, worn on the edge, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both, deep cuts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts, worn on the edge, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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.
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AJ05 AVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 AJ05 AVU, 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 AVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.
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