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AO55 DZB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,230 mi
Last recorded143,230 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 DZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 143,230 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 143,052 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 141,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 134,028 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 134,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 126,812 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges, engine management light staying on.

Fail 24 Oct 2013 126,812 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges, engine management light staying on.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 117,640 miles

advise engine management light staying on, n/s/rear tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 117,640 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise engine management light staying on, n/s/rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 108,442 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 108,442 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 91,465 miles

advise front & rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,096 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 65,096 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,777 miles

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 DZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DZB, 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 DZB registered?

AO55 DZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is AO55 DZB safe to buy?

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