MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 ides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Covers fitted upper and lower
Front Headlamps deteriorating
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Covers fitted upper and lower
Front Headlamps deteriorating
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre wearing on inside edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
front tyres worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads uneven wear
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads uneven wear
o/s/r tyre sidewall deterioted
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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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AJ05 OTD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 OTD, 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 OTD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2005.
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