MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
no warning lights on dash time of test
under trays fitted unable to fully inspect
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened insecure retaining nut (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slight (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened insecure retaining nut (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slight (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Engine oil leak; Sump plug seal.
Engine oil leak; Sump plug seal.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear discs worn
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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AJ55 LKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 LKA, 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 LKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2005.
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