MOT Status
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102,811 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight brake bind near side rear
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AJ55 XTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?
AJ55 XTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.
Is AJ55 XTE safe to buy?
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