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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.72mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.89mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.87mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.72mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.89mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.87mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
offside rear tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn low and nail
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
offside rear tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn low and nail
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
under tray fitted
windscreen damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
windscreen damaged
all brake discs worn
engine cover and under-trays fitted
front lower arm rear bushes split
headlights frosted
o/s/f tyre tread low (2.00 mm)
o/s/f wing corroded
rear shocker bump stops perrished
windscreen damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
all brake discs worn
child seats fitted
engine cover and under-trays fitted
front lower arm rear bushes split
headlights frosted
o/s/f tyre tread low (2.00 mm)
o/s/f wing corroded
rear shocker bump stops perrished
windscreen damaged
Both front lower arm's rear bushes deteriorated
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted
o/s/r tire worn on inside edge
windscreen has small damage to n/s lower section
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Both front lower arm's rear bushes deteriorated
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted
o/s/r tire worn on inside edge
windscreen has small damage to n/s lower section
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine covers and under trays fitted cannot see all components
nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage not to cords
offside rear tyre bald on inner edge
nearside rear tyre inner tread VERY low
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
nearside rear tyre inner tread VERY low
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brakes slight bind
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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AK55 JVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 JVY, 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 JVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.
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