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AG55 GWZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,014 mi
Last recorded146,014 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG55 GWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 146,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 144,335 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

tested in wet condition

Pass 1 Mar 2017 142,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 193,275 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 137,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 131,733 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 116,675 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 102,426 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 86,439 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,837 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 71,728 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 56,091 miles

side repeater in nearside door mirror not fully operating but visible

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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AG55 GWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AG55 GWZ, 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 AG55 GWZ registered?

AG55 GWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AG55 GWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG55 GWZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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