MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush that comes off subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush that comes off subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on sub frame suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on sub frame suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill section below o/s/f drivers door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on sub frame suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on sub frame suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc backing plates corroded
Front lower suspension arm bushes worn
Offside Rear Handbrake performance weak
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn, fronts on edges rears on depth level (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen chips
Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc backing plates corroded
Front lower suspension arm bushes worn
Offside Rear Handbrake performance weak
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn, fronts on edges rears on depth level (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen chips
Both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn
Exhaust system center pipe has repair kit fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen washer inoperative, drivers side providing enough fluid to clear screen
Nearside Rear Advise brake inspection
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Dipped headlamp pattern weak
Rear brake disc backing plates corroded
Various small windscreen chips
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front inner edges (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
Allbrake discs back covers corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight roughness in front suspension top mounting bearings
Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AK55 DFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 AK55 DFD, 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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AK55 DFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2005.
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