MOT Status
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157,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
suspension, suspension components, coil springs, subframe, chassis, fuel pipe and brake ppe are corroded
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
suspension, suspension components, coil springs, subframe, chassis, fuel pipe and brake ppe are corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged At inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern on beam tester (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern on beam tester (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bonnet safety catch seized
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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AJ05 ZPE 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 76%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 ZPE, 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 ZPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 2005.
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