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AO55 HDY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,191 mi
Last recorded94,191 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,191 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 91,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,275 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2016 73,350 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,123 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,503 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 34,180 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,180 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,644 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,573 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 26,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,681 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,417 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 HDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO55 HDY registered?

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

Is AO55 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 HDY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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