MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fog light bulb detached
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Headlamp (4.11 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fog light bulb detached
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 average reading 5.41 1/m, Boost Pipe from intercooler not correctly secured, leaking. and lumpy idle / rough running now and then. (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Head lamp not fitted correctly , Poor fitting (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Head lamp, bear wires not insulated, poorly secured (4.11 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working flickering or not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All brake Backing shields badly corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Heavy Corrosion to sill, out off Prescribed area
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose retainer Missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Heavy Corrosion to sill, out off Prescribed area
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre Has been run flat, side wall Poor
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside 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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted to nearside rear.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight bind offside rear brake.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted to nearside rear.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Slight bind offside rear brake.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
INNER BONETT CATCH STIFF
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres wearing on edges
unable to check full length of brake pipes due to cover fitted
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AK55 EVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 EVF, 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 EVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 October 2005.
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