MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated plastic stalk casing (5.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated plastic stalk casing missing (5.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
secondary bonnet catch stiff but working
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing lower arm ball joint retaining bolt snapped (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated plastic stalk casing (5.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated plastic stalk casing missing (5.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
secondary bonnet catch stiff but working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
coolant level low
exhaust flexi slightly deteriated
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AJ05 YYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YYR, 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 YYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 2005.
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