MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,428 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both nearside and offside front brake backplates corroded
condensation in nearside front headlight
offside front headlight deteriorating
rust on both front wing wheel arches
water in offside rear light unit
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both nearside and offside front brake backplates corroded
condensation in nearside front headlight
offside front headlight deteriorating
rust on both front wing wheel arches
water in offside rear light unit
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
corrosion on both nearside and offside front wheel arches
front brake backplates corroded
nearside rear brake disc corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
corrosion on both nearside and offside front wheel arches
front brake backplates corroded
nearside rear brake disc corroded
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease round inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both headlights deteriorating
nearside front tyre cracking outer sidewall
offside front tyre worn inner edge
Oil leak ()
engine cover and under tray fitted
Nail in tyre nearside front and offside rear ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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AK55 EYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EYL, 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 EYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 2005.
Is AK55 EYL safe to buy?
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