MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,195 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside outer sill unable to inspect fully as plastic sill covers fitted
Offside outer sill not fully inspected as plastic out sill covers fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corrosion in two areas of mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth advise changing asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer c v boot perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth advise changing asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front lower arms (rear bushes ) part split
both rear tyres wearing uneven flat areas and slightly low -inner 3/4
emissions c o close to limit
front brake fluctuation 20%
n/s/r disc deteriated/poor pad contact
rear brake fluctuation 20%
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Headlamp insecure n/s/f (4.1.1 (c))
both front lower arms (rear bushes ) part split
both rear tyres wearing uneven flat areas and slightly low -inner 3/4
emissions c o close to limit
front brake fluctuation 20%
n/s/r disc deteriated/poor pad contact
rear brake fluctuation 20%
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front 20% (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear 15-20% (1.2.1 (e))
both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven -inner 3/4
n/s/r brake disc worn /deteriated slightly
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f droplink b joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front 20% (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear 15-20% (1.2.1 (e))
both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven -inner 3/4
n/s/r brake disc worn /deteriated slightly
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Strange result from this caliper whilst using the roller brake tester?
exhaust flex leaking from welds
suspension has been lowered
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes *both* (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust flex leaking from welds
suspension has been lowered
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front wiper blades smearing windscreen.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front wiper blades smearing windscreen.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front wiper blades poor
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AJ55 ENW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 AJ55 ENW, 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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AJ55 ENW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 2005.
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