MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,878 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both outer sill showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
both outer sill showing signs of corrosion
Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear suspension components corroded
Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too far to the right both head light aims (4.1.2 (a))
rear suspension components corroded
Brake backplates corroding
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear suspension corroding
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake backplates corroding
Rear suspension corroding
Brake back plates corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake back plates corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Second CAT (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Second CAT (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres worn low
front wipers deteriorated
headlamp lenses deteriorated
both front tyres worn low
front wipers deteriorated
headlamp lenses deteriorated
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
head light lenes deteriorating
Front brakes binding slightly and brake pads wearing low.
O/S/R tyre depth 2.0mm on inside edge of tread
n/s/f tyre worn low on edge
o/s/f tyre bald on edge and further wear on the edge could result in it becoming illegal
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
n/s/f tyre worn low on edge
o/s/f tyre bald on edge and further wear on the edge could result in it becoming illegal
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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AJ05 YRL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YRL, 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 YRL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2005.
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