MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both no pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))
slight play in both sides front lower arm rear bushes
unable to view rear coil springs fully
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 0.80 plate value (8.2.2.2 (b))
slight play in both sides front lower arm rear bushes
unable to view rear coil springs fully
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front and rear number plates delaminating and poor
front and rear number plates poor
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both number plates in poor condition
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AJ05 FWT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 FWT, 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 AJ05 FWT registered?
AJ05 FWT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2005.
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