MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight exhaust blow at front flexi
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly seized (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
slight exhaust blow at front flexi
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both rear brake disc backing plates corroded
offside rear brake disc has signs of binding/heated. not binding during mot test
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both rear brake disc backing plates corroded
offside rear brake disc has signs of binding/heated. not binding during mot test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front no plate deterioration o/s no plate lamp internal corrosion
front no plate deterioration o/s no plate lamp internal corrosion
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK55 PFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 PFE, 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 PFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 October 2005.
Is AK55 PFE safe to buy?
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