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AO55 DXX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,367 mi
Last recorded108,367 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 DXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 108,367 miles

Front nearside and offside brake back plates getting weak and rusty

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2024 108,366 miles

Exhaust system insecure center exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front nearside and offside brake back plates getting weak and rusty

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2023 106,785 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 106,728 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022
Pass 1 Jul 2021 101,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front wing corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2021 101,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 99,842 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,590 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 92,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced faded lense (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced faded lense (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,852 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 87,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 83,638 miles

Nail in Nearside Rear Tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brakes , backing plates/shields corroded and holed

Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,205 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

Nearside Rear Brake back plate in poor condition.

Offside Rear Brake appears hot.

Fail 24 Aug 2015 79,205 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate in poor condition.

Offside Rear Brake appears hot.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2012 62,716 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,330 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,488 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,532 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,920 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AO55 DXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DXX, 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 DXX registered?

AO55 DXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AO55 DXX safe to buy?

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