MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front wheel arch slightly corroded
N/S/ sill damaged
all wheel arches corroded
cv boot slightly perish
springs corroded
suspension arms has slight play
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
N/S/ sill damaged
all wheel arches corroded
cv boot slightly perish
springs corroded
suspension arms has slight play
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
205/55/16 X 4
BOTH FRONT B/DISCS WORN-PODOT
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
NS OUTER SILL DAMAGED
R-TAX EXPIRES=31/3/12
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
205/55/16 X 4
BOTH FRONT B/DISCS WORN-PODOT
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
NS OUTER SILL DAMAGED
R-TAX EXPIRES=31/3/12
T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to n/s/f outer cill
front brake discs scored
rear tyres worn close to limit and slight distortion 205/55/16v
rear tyre tread slightly stepped
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AK55 EHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 EHE, 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 EHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 2005.
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