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AD55 AAO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,081 mi
Last recorded125,081 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 125,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside repeater shows water ingress

Fail 22 Oct 2018 125,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 116,363 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear brake has very slight bind

Fail 7 Nov 2017 116,324 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower arm rear mounting bushes are split/weak (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear brake has very slight bind

Pass 26 Oct 2016 106,373 miles

offside front lower arm mounting starting to split

Pass 4 Nov 2015 96,326 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 96,326 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine light indicates a fault.

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,523 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,706 miles

Front brake discs inner surface pitted slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2013 76,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake discs inner surface pitted slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2012 69,516 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,294 miles

front discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner

Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,565 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,530 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,659 miles

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)

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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AD55 AAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AD55 AAO, 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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AD55 AAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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