MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front bumper has damage
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
eml light on
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front bumper has damage
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both side, top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine oil low
All rear seat belt buckle protective covers held together with tape.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake disc back plate deteriorated
Tennis ball wedged in engine bay against air box. potential hazard
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
osf top strut mount requires attention. spring clunking when turning steering wheel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All rear seat belt buckle protective covers held together with tape.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake disc back plate deteriorated
Tennis ball wedged in engine bay against air box. potential hazard
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
osf top strut mount requires attention. spring clunking when turning steering wheel
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted into halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted into halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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AK55 DFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DFL, 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 DFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2005.
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