MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,814 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front wheel arch corroded
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine oil level below MIN
Exhaust middle box/ CAT has internal rattle/ noisy
Front Lower Exhaust flexi-pipe worn
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + rubber perished/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel arch corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Service light on
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides headlamps severely deteriorated affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm bush mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Front Lower Exhaust flexi-pipe worn
Front Engine oil level low
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel arch corroded
Rear Exhaust rear silencer heat-shield partly insecure
Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Service light on
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer arch has slight corrosion
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
pads and disc obscured. A full inspection is recommended
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AJ05 XWP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 XWP, 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 XWP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 2005.
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