MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
e.m.lamp on.
engine and floor pan covers fitted.
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
e.m.lamp on.
engine and floor pan covers fitted.
n/s/f tyre on limit.
Chip in windscreen
looks like the offside rear brake has been binding and getting hot.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Chip in windscreen
looks like the offside rear brake has been binding and getting hot.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres badly worn on inner edges
both rear tyres very badly deteriorated and close to legal limit
eml light on
o/s/f mirror casing damaged
o/s/r bumper damaged
o/s/r wheel binding when rotated by hand indicating a fault maybe developing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres badly worn on inner edges
both rear tyres very badly deteriorated and close to legal limit
bulb fail light on
eml light on
n/s/f side repeater lens damaged
o/s/f mirror casing damaged
o/s/r bumper damaged
o/s/r wheel binding when rotated by hand indicating a fault maybe developing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
engine management light on.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine check light on
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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AJ05 FUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FUB, 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 FUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 2005.
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