MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S/F N/S/R O/S/F TYRES GETTING LOW
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
EML ON
N/S/F N/S/R O/S/F TYRES GETTING LOW
EML on
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres out of shape inside edges offside on 2mm tread nearside rear on 3mm tread
offside front back plate deteriorated
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres out of shape inside edges offside on 2mm tread nearside rear on 3mm tread
engine warning lamp
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre outer shape
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre outer shape
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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AJ05 ZHG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 ZHG, 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 ZHG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 August 2005.
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