MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
all coils springs becoming corroded
both front suspension arm rear bushes becoming deteriorated
both head lamps becoming deteriorated
both outer driveshaft gaiters split but do not allow ingress of dirt
exhaust becoming corroded and slight leak at joint
o/s side indicator becoming faulty
o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge
Front Outer both constant velocity gaiters split but still preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Front Upper engine mount becoming badly deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
drivers door becoming stiff to open
engine lumpy
front headlamps deteriorated
slight deterioration to both rear brake hoses
various minor exhaust leaks
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (195-65-15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Outer both constant velocity gaiters split but still preventing the ingress of dirt
Nearside Rear registration plate bulb light intensity becoming weak
Offside Front Upper engine mount becoming badly deteriorated
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
drivers door becoming stiff to open
engine lumpy
front headlamps deteriorated
slight deterioration to both rear brake hoses
various minor exhaust leaks
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management light on
n/s/f and both rear tyres worn to 3mm
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both headlamps becoming deteriorated
both rear springs becoming corroded
engine management light on
o/s/r brake starting to bind
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
minor leak from exhaust center box
engine managment lamp on
slight damage to n/s door mirror cover
various dents and scratchs
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine managment light on
o/s/r wheel becoming stiff to turn
rear brake discs appear worn/corroded
rear brake pads appear worn (not fully visable)
various dents and scratchs to bodywork
Nail in nearside rear tyre
slight inward bulge in o/s/r tyre
slight smell of fuel around filter but no leak found
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ05 LNY 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 73.3%.
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 LNY, 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 LNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 2005.
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