MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant below minimum
Washer fluid low
Coolant below minimum
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Washer fluid low
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
O S F Fog glass cracked
R Tyres low from edges
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
O S F Fog glass cracked
R Tyres low from edges
o/s/f fog light cracked
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO55 KAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AO55 KAX, 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 AO55 KAX registered?
AO55 KAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 November 2005.
Is AO55 KAX safe to buy?
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