MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE MISSING
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETACHED
CORROSION TO O/S/R OUTER SILL (NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETACHED
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine cover and undertray fitted
O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP BROKEN
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP BROKEN
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP BROKEN/DETERIOATED
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
O/S/R SEATBELT BUCKLE OUTER CASING BROKEN (UNIT STILL FULLY FUNCTIONAL)
O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETERIOATED/BROKEN
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
O/S/R SEATBELT BUCKLE OUTER CASING BROKEN (UNIT STILL FULLY FUNCTIONAL)
O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETERIOATED/BROKEN
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN
CHIP TO O/S (BOTTOM) OF WINDSCREEN
BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY + BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW
offside rear seatbelt stalk plastic covering broken
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside rear seatbelt stalk plastic covering broken
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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AO55 BXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AO55 BXE, 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 AO55 BXE registered?
AO55 BXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2005.
Is AO55 BXE safe to buy?
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