MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front bonnet wing headlamp been repaired to a secured standard whenpresented for MOT
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front bonnet wing headlamp been repaired to a secured standard whenpresented for MOT
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
oil leaks
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lamp has water in it (4.2.3 (b) (i))
brake lining thickness warning lamp illuminated on the dash
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear brakes binding slightly.
rear exhaust heat shield loose.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
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FA05 AKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FA05 AKZ, 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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FA05 AKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2005.
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