MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front headlamp lenses deteriorated
Offside Front outer sill weak / rusty
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear outer sill rusty
engine covers under body shields fitted unable to see under body etc
rear subframe rusty
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front outer sill weak / rusty
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear outer sill rusty
both front headlamp lenses deteriorated
engine covers under body shields fitted unable to see under body etc
rear subframe rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front wing and front sill rusty
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both front headlamp lenses deterioated
rear subframe surface rusty
service lamp on
splash shields fitted
Offside Front wing and lower sill rusty
all tyres on 4 mm tread depth
splash shields fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cut to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cut to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing and lower sill rusty
all tyres on 4 mm tread depth
splash shields fitted
Offside Rear outer sill surface rusty (paint bubbling)
splash shields / engine covers fitted
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear outer sill surface rusty (paint bubbling)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
splash shields / engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight brake bind on osr
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight bind on o/s/r brake
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front tyres wearing low on inner edge
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK05 BND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 AK05 BND, 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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AK05 BND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.
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