MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer seat belt buckle outer casing damaged but still operates correctly
Nearside Rear light/ internal unit submerged in water but lights still operate correctly
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc scored on inner edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nsf/osf (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer seat belt buckle outer casing damaged but still operates correctly
Nearside Rear light/ internal unit submerged in water but lights still operate correctly
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc scored on inner edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear hubs corroded
Rear subframe corroded
Rear subframe corroded suspension components corroded
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear hubs corroded
Rear subframe corroded
Rear subframe corroded suspension components corroded
Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Due to sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Bonnet strut defective
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Due to sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Bonnet strut defective
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe corrosion
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight fatigue cracks between tread & sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted not allowing access to some testable items
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated fatigue cracks in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight fatigue cracks between tread & sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted not allowing access to some testable items
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (replacement advised ) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight fatigue cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on bracket on suspension (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens requires cleaning (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (replacement advised ) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight fatigue cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all round (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all round (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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AO55 WHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 WHJ, 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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AO55 WHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2005.
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