MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 wheel (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside/nearside (both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front offside/nearside (both) wing corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside/nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside/nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
Both front headlamps deteriorated
Both rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust sleeve clamps corroded
Nearside front tyre worn low on edge
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both front headlamps deteriorated
Both rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust sleeve clamps corroded
Nearside front tyre worn low on edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
All four brake disc back plates corroded.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
The centre seat belt outer plastic cover missing from one side of stalk, still operating correctly.
The exhaust centre sleeve showing signs of corrosion.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Stone damage on windscreen in zone a can be contained within 10mm so customer advice only.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK55 AEF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AK55 AEF, 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 AK55 AEF registered?
AK55 AEF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2005.
Is AK55 AEF safe to buy?
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