MOT Status
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135,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
rust on front shockers
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rust on both outer sills
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rust on both outer sills
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively +slight leak on boot (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rust on o/s outer sill
suspension bushes cracking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear tyres cracking
Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn both (2.5.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake balance
grease on brake flexy ends & brake pipe ends ( poss rusted)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired both (2.4.A.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake balance
grease on brake flexy ends & brake pipe ends ( poss rusted)
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)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
engine managment light on
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)
slight chips and scratches to windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine managment light on
slight chips and scratches to windscreen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front tyres starting to wear
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish
engine managment light on
slight chips to windscreen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both rear tyres starting to crack and perish
damage to o/s/r sill and wheel arch
slight c hips to windscreen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both rear tyres starting to crack and perish
damage to o/s/r sill and wheel arch
slight c hips to windscreen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack and perish
both front tyres wearing on edges
front and rear brake back plates starting to corrode
slight wear front and rear discs
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyre walls starting to crack and perish
exhaust system stsrting to corrode
small stone chips windscreen
centre exhaust section corroding
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK55 OHW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 OHW, 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 OHW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 2005.
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