MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
general corrosion
oil on min
rear back plates deteriorated
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
general corrosion
oil on min
rear back plates deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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AJ05 YUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 YUS, 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 YUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 2005.
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