MOT Status
ValidMileage
175,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side 3 mm also wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy center exhaust leak (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight play in front joints
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A22 GCW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 A22 GCW, 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 A22 GCW registered?
A22 GCW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2005.
Is A22 GCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for A22 GCW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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