MOT Status
ValidMileage
151,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
plastic cover under vehicle.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
plastic cover under vehicle.
plastic under covers fitted not allowing some inspection
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns/os (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Wheel nut(s) missing All Wheels Missing 1 Nut (4.2.A.1e)
Front Wipers Slightly Damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Plastic Under-trays Fitted
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)
both front tyres wearing on inside edge
o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and out of shape
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
shallow cut on inner wall of nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
shallow cut on inner wall of nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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AK05 TMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 TMU, 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 AK05 TMU registered?
AK05 TMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.
Is AK05 TMU safe to buy?
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