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A15 NLL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,632 mi
Last recorded149,632 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 NLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 149,632 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 149,626 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 136,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 124,209 miles

all brake back plates rusty

slight brake pedel travel

Pass 30 Apr 2014 110,943 miles

front brake discs corroded

front cv gaitors split on inside strap but still prevent ingress of dirt etc

n/s/r back plate corroded

rear discs poor and o/s/r brake pad VERY low

Fail 30 Apr 2014 110,943 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded

front cv gaitors split on inside strap but still prevent ingress of dirt etc

n/s/r back plate corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,046 miles

n/s/r back plate corroded

o/s/r tyre low on inside

Fail 9 Jul 2013 101,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r back plate corroded

o/s/r tyre low on inside

Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,469 miles

o/s/r brake back plate corroded and holed

Fail 4 Jul 2012 85,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r brake back plate corroded and holed

Pass 13 Jul 2011 73,419 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,869 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 50,111 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 50,111 miles

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,520 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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A15 NLL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A15 NLL, 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 A15 NLL registered?

A15 NLL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is A15 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 NLL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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