MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central exhaust clamp broken
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust clamp broken
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.
All four brake backing plates are corroded.
Nearside Front Brake hose is partially covered with insulation tape
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)
front & rear inner brake disc back plate deteriorated
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rubber bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rubber bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
general corrosion underneath vehicle
nearside and offside rear brake disc back plate deteriorated
nearside rear tyre has a nail
offside front brake disc back plate deteriorated
offside side repeater lens damaged
under tray fitted
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rubber bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rubber bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
general corrosion underneath vehicle
nearside and offside rear brake disc back plate deteriorated
nearside rear tyre has a nail
offside front brake disc back plate deteriorated
offside side repeater lens damaged
under tray fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
vehicle under covers fitted, partial examination only
vehicle under covers fitted
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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AJ55 FXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FXE, 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 FXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 2005.
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