MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
uneven tread wear rear tyres
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
uneven tread wear rear tyres
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre inner wall starting to split
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe starting to split (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre inner wall starting to split
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe starting to split (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AK55 EWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 EWX, 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 EWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 October 2005.
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