MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner & outer edges & perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer c .v boot deteriorated.
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner & outer edges & perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer c .v boot deteriorated.
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES TAINTED
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Head light lens tarnished
Offside Front Headlight lens tarnished
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Head light lens tarnished
Offside Front Headlight lens tarnished
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AJ55 FXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AJ55 FXL, 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 FXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 2005.
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