MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side front outer/ perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front outer wing corroded and rusty/slight sharp edge
driver seat not operating electrically back or forward
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
rear exhaust pipe slight leaks and unadequate repairs been carried out
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side front outer/ perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp aim too high both side front (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front outer wing corroded and rusty/slight sharp edge
driver seat not operating electrically back or forward
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
rear exhaust pipe slight leaks and unadequate repairs been carried out
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
under trays fitted obstructing some underside components
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
under trays fitted obstructing some underside components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sill covers fitted & under trays
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Sill covers fitted & under trays
Front n,s,f tyre wearing on the edges
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
both front tyres wearing inner edges
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f fog lamp not working
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s/f fog lamp not working
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AY55 LDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 AY55 LDE, 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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AY55 LDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 December 2005.
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