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AD55 AAV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,628 mi
Last recorded103,628 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 103,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 103,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 94,845 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 94,539 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 81,257 miles

both front headlights cloudy

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front wishbone rear bushes perishing

inner shoulder wear to the offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2019 81,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front headlights cloudy

both front wishbone rear bushes perishing

inner shoulder wear to the offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2018 74,621 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 67,799 miles

Both Rear Tyre has Nail

Fail 4 Mar 2017 67,799 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Rear Tyre has Nail

Pass 16 Mar 2016 60,291 miles

Offside Front Brake pads is slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre has Nail

Pass 6 Feb 2015 54,123 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Feb 2014 49,939 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2013 44,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,220 miles

Cracking in offside rear tyre tread.

Fail 25 Feb 2012 40,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Cracking in offside rear tyre tread.

Exhaust emissions not tested.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 34,952 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 34,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 29,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2009 24,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AAV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AD55 AAV, 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 AD55 AAV registered?

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

Is AD55 AAV safe to buy?

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