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5501 AP

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,447 mi
Last recorded56,447 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5501 AP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,447 miles

EML on at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No emissions printout due to smoke level too to be read by the EGA at time of test.

Unable to check boot area due to items in the boot at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 56,447 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML on at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No emissions printout due to smoke level too to be read by the EGA at time of test.

Unable to check boot area due to items in the boot at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 38,619 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 May 2013 38,619 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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5501 AP is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 78,843 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 5501 AP, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5501 AP registered?

5501 AP is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2010.

Is 5501 AP safe to buy?

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