MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres wearing inner edges.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both rear tyres wearing inner edges.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
advise oil level low
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise engine oil level low
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise engine oil level low
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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AD55 BYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 BYL, 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 BYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.
Is AD55 BYL safe to buy?
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