MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
front brake pads worn low and front discs corroded on inner faces
front brake discs corroded on inside edge
rear tyres deteriorated
both rear tyres perished and starting to crack
signs of wear in offside rear wheel bearing
n/s/f fog lamp cracked
wishbone bushes perished
STRONG ADVICE: NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC HEAVILY CORRODED AND PITTED
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
STRONG ADVICE: NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC HEAVILY CORRODED AND PITTED
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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AP55 AUK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 AP55 AUK, 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 AP55 AUK registered?
AP55 AUK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 2005.
Is AP55 AUK safe to buy?
The MOT history for AP55 AUK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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