MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring not located in top mounting (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside brake effort low
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipe frayed on top of engine
undertrays and wheel arch covers fitted obscuring some under vehicle components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipe frayed on top of engine
undertrays and wheel arch covers fitted obscuring some under vehicle components
Offside Rear tyre cracking in side wall
park brake recording minimum reading to pass [ 16%.] Nearside has the lowest reading
under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AJ55 KTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 KTL, 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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What year was AJ55 KTL registered?
AJ55 KTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 2005.
Is AJ55 KTL safe to buy?
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