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A11 XUX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

234,934 mi
Last recorded234,934 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 234,934 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 234,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 227,642 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front headlights have reduced light out put

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2015 227,511 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front headlights have reduced light out put

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2014 202,975 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 164,836 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 119,161 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroded

rear seat belts not checked as rear seats not fitted

small chips in windscreen

wishbone bushes perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 113,454 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 107,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 99,369 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 81,423 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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A11 XUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A11 XUX, 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 A11 XUX registered?

A11 XUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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