MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber worn
slight noise form n/s/r wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement park brake lever not returning to stop (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
rear brake discs corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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AX05 EHW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc 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 AX05 EHW, 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 AX05 EHW registered?
AX05 EHW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.
Is AX05 EHW safe to buy?
The MOT history for AX05 EHW 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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