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AD55 CRX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,499 mi
Last recorded149,499 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 CRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 149,499 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,486 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 136,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 121,726 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 121,726 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014
Fail 4 Dec 2014 109,092 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 99,550 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 99,550 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 91,479 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 11 Dec 2012 91,479 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 3 Jan 2012 83,714 miles

airbag light on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 70,989 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 59,317 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 59,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 44,943 miles

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

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 CRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CRX, 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 CRX registered?

AD55 CRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is AD55 CRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 CRX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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