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AD55 CFL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,849 mi
Last recorded127,849 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 CFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 127,849 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 127,849 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 119,963 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 113,822 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

near side plate lamp output partially obscured by fitted camera, but still illuminating rear registration plate.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 113,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

near side plate lamp output partially obscured by fitted camera, but still illuminating rear registration plate.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 106,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,498 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,803 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,276 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 67,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 44,750 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 29,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 29,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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 CFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CFL, 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 CFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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