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AO55 DXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,435 mi
Last recorded117,435 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 DXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 117,435 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Inside of both front Tyre's worn

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 113,785 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 113,785 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S sill, unattached/inadequately repaired (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,816 miles

cat suspect to be broken,emmision readings very irratic.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 106,816 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cat suspect to be broken,emmision readings very irratic.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 100,535 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 100,475 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,665 miles

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,978 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 82,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 71,845 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 71,845 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 62,408 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,762 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 48,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AO55 DXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 AO55 DXW, 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 DXW registered?

AO55 DXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is AO55 DXW safe to buy?

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