MOT Status
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116,150 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front / offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
suspension components corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
centre exhaust blowing slightly
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
front pipe centre exhaust and rear exhaust box blowing slightly.
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn and slightly pitted
plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear tyres have cracked sidewalls, but not showing any cords
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Both rear tyres cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear tyre sidwall perishing
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
offside front tyre getting low
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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AJ55 YXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?
AJ55 YXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.
Is AJ55 YXX safe to buy?
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