MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever has very little reverse travel
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever has very little reverse travel
All 4 brake backplates heavily corroded. (Disc brakes fitted all round)
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All brake back plates badly corroded
Head lamp glass deteriorated on both lamps Advise to polish
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot leaking grease Advise to boot a.s.a.p. (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r shock weeping.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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AK55 HXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 HXJ, 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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What year was AK55 HXJ registered?
AK55 HXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is AK55 HXJ safe to buy?
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