MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing around inside edge
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing around inside edge
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AV55 NZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 AV55 NZU, 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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AV55 NZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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