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Front Exhaust mounting defective mount on subframe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake back plate corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded central section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded central section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective on sub-frame (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones and suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage from outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and wishbones,suspension and rear brake back plates corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked excessively (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded central ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective on sub-frame (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones and suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage from outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and wishbones,suspension and rear brake back plates corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount worn on subframe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer slight seepage of grease from outer clip area
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake insecure brake backplate corroded and insecure (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount worn on subframe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer slight seepage of grease from outer clip area
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
front coil springs corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated.
winter tyres fitted.
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated.
winter tyres fitted.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear. (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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AK05 XFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 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 XFL, 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 XFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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