MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Engine cover and under tray fitted.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre, has side wall damage, close to limit @ 3.0mm showing wear on outer shoulder.
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre, showing wear on outer shoulder.
Offside Front Window in op.
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' out of drivers view. (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Wing, has corrosion.
Offside Rear Tyre, showing cracks on inner shoulder.
Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Engine cover and under tray fitted.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre, has side wall damage, close to limit @ 3.0mm showing wear on outer shoulder.
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre, showing wear on outer shoulder.
Offside Front Window in op.
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' out of drivers view. (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Wing, has corrosion.
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre, showing cracks on inner shoulder.
Centre Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Drivers door window will not open.
Engine cover and under tray fitted.
Nearside Front Back plates corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Wheel binding when rotated.
Offside Front Back plate corroded.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Drivers door window will not open.
Engine cover and under tray fitted.
Nearside Front Back plates corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Wheel binding when rotated.
Offside Front Back plate corroded.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
remove items from mirror covers fitted undertrays fitted n/s/f door mirror casing damaged
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
remove items from mirror covers fitted undertrays fitted n/s/f door mirror casing damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f door mirror damaged
n/s/f tyre bad wear on outer edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake disc showing wear.
drivers window inop.
n/s/f back plate corroded
n/s/r back plate corroded
o/s/r tyre has a snall cut in it.
Both front tyres worn on edges.
Offside front brake binding slightly.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both front tyres worn on edges.
Offside front brake binding slightly.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
tracking may need attention.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
tracking may need attention.
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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil level on min.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil level on min.
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AJ55 FOV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel 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 AJ55 FOV, 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 FOV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2005.
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