MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear bump stops split
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced cloudy no patten (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced cloudy no patten (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both rear bump stops split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear bump stop split
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box split (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear bump stop split
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch stiff (8.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on subframe (3.6.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch stiff (8.4.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate cracked
undertrays fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s + n/s front headlamp plastic lens light surface scratches/dirty
wheel trims fitted obscuring view of full inspection
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s + n/s front headlamp plastic lens light surface scratches/dirty
wheel trims fitted obscuring view of full inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
osf tyre down to 2mm
osf wheel binding slightly would require further investigation
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Coolant leak
front pads low
rear tyres feathering
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
osf tyre down to 2mm
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
front wipers deteriated /slight streaking
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)
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AJ05 MWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 MWZ, 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 MWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 2005.
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