MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,457 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
steering very heavy
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
headlight image weak -headlight lens deteriorated
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Secondary bonnet catch defective
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Coolant cap missing
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Secondary bonnet catch seized
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges of tread
tears in tread area's of both rear tyres
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges of tread
tears in tread area's of both rear tyres
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
CANNOT CHECK N/SIDE REAR SEAT BELT BABY SEAT FITTED
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges of tread close to legal limit
surface cracks/tears in tread area of nearside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AK05 TOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 TOA, 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 TOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 2005.
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