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AO55 HNC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,157 mi
Last recorded131,157 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2023 131,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sills corroded within the prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear brake dust cover/backplates heavily corroded.

Steering system slightly rough Stiff turning on lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 126,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 126,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 122,581 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to screen but not seriously affecting the drivers veiw. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 122,581 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to screen but not seriously affecting the drivers veiw. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 116,762 miles

All brake back plates / dust covers corroded but not insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tow bar ball hitch not fitted (in boot)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking and splitting no cordes showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,296 miles

Advise slight cracking to all tyres.

Fail 20 Jun 2019 107,296 miles

Advise slight cracking to all tyres.

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s adjusted to pass (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 101,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

large covers obscuring view of underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Jun 2018 101,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

large covers obscuring view of underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2017 94,080 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 94,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamp lenses discolouring

n/sf of vehicle damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2016 82,217 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses discolouring

both rear brakes binding slightly

misting of oil around o/sf shock

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,218 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,143 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,684 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,551 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,792 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,597 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,399 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 HNC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HNC, 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 HNC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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