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171,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement training arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pedal has a little more movement under braking (possible air in system)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion under body but not seriously weakened
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear sub frame and components corroded
under side of vehicle surface corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both tyres, inner edges wearing unevenly
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner faces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front both brake backing shields heavily corroded
Nearside Rear brake backing shield missing
both headlight lenses deteriorated
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner faces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front both brake backing shields heavily corroded
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake backing shield missing
both headlight lenses deteriorated
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear brake shield/backplate missing
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Bonnet pull stiff
Light switch stiff
Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Bonnet pull stiff
Light switch stiff
Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle
Covers fitted to floor pans and outer sills, obscuring views of brake & fuel components.
Front registration plate starting to discolour.
Covers fitted to floor pan obscuring views of brake and fuel components.
Front and rear registration plates starting to discolour.
N/s/r brake binding slightly
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both front tyres worn close to limits on inner edge
Both rear tyres cracked and perishing
Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle
Front discs in poor condition on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle
Slight damage to N/S floor cover
Front discs in poor condition on inner edge
Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle
Slight damage to N/S floor cover
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN ON INNER FACE
Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle
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)
front tyres worn heavier on inner edges.
put head lamp ajuster in car back to zero.
wipers poor at clearing screen.
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AK05 ZCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 ZCE, 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 ZCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 2005.
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