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AO55 HDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,137 mi
Last recorded176,137 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 176,137 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 166,905 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 140,646 miles

Nearside Rear tyre driven on puncture

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 140,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cotton reel bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement cotton reel bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre driven on puncture

Pass 10 Oct 2015 127,099 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 127,099 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,285 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 102,004 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 85,054 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 85,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,012 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 55,740 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,121 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 HDX 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 73.3%.

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 HDX, 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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AO55 HDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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