MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (n/s / o/s) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside front headlamp lens deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (approx 2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside front headlamp lens deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
engine cover fitted
front c v boot leaking grease slightly
undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted preventing full inspection of underside
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)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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 ZTH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 ZTH, 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 ZTH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.
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