MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer sill corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Outer sill corroded
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer sill corroded
Offside Outer sill corroded
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre soft
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Sill slightly corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Also perishing) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Also perishing) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
NSR HANDBRAKE LEVER ON CALIPER NOT FULLY RETURNING
OSF UNDERTRAY ADRIFT AND DAMAGED
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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AJ05 ZDS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ZDS, 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 ZDS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2005.
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