MOT Status
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150,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front shock absorber outer casing corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened painted over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened painted over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened painted over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened painted over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Anti freeze level is low
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine cover fitted Structural corrosion areas under vehicle is covered with paint.
under tray fitted engine cover fitted
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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
structural corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
structural corrosion
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front 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)
slight cracks in offside and nearside lower suspension arm bushes
slight leak at exhaust centre joining sleeve
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
bonnet stay securing clip broken
damage on offside rear tail light unit
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AJ55 XMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XMZ, 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 XMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.
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