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143,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust corroded
nearside rear shock slight leak
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
nearside rear shock slight leak
OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT ON SMALL END SLIGHT WEEP OF GREASE
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BEEN HOT AT SOMETIME
REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO BREAK UP
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position CATCH SIEZED (8.4.1)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Side repeater not working IN DOOR MIRROR (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STABILIZER BAR (2.4.G.2)
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BEEN HOT AT SOMETIME
REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO BREAK UP
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE
REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE
REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED
TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH
BOTH FRONT TYRES ON TREAD BARS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
BOTH FRONT TYRES ON TREAD BARS
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS
NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT SLIGHT WEEP OF GREASE
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHT CUTS ON TREAD
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHT CUTS ON TREAD
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
WINDSCREEN HAS LIGHT SCRAPE MARK ON PASSENGERS SIDE OF SCREEN
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AK55 OPS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 OPS, 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 OPS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2005.
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