MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre wear outer edge and small cuts on tread
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside wing corroded not likely to causing injury at time
Offside Rear number plate lamp bulb dull advise renew
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms bushes worn advise renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre wear outer edge and small cuts on tread
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside wing corroded not likely to causing injury at time
Offside Rear number plate lamp bulb dull advise renew
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms bushes worn advise renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside outer pad wearing 3-4mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front wing corroded /holed
Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread ( was low on pressure)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface deteriorating found on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre worn inner and surface cracking between tread
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside outer pad wearing 3-4mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front wing corroded /holed
Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread ( was low on pressure)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface deteriorating found on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre worn inner and surface cracking between tread
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering inoperative Warning light on (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both headlamp covers deteriorated
electronic power control lamp on
engine management light on
o/s/r slight brake bind
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 195/65/15
Nearside Rear childseat in seatbelt
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp cover deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high cover starting to deteriorate (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Rear childseat in seatbelt
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both headlamp covers deteriorated
near side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
off side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside front tyre BALD inner edge
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AK05 XGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 XGV, 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 XGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 2005.
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