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AO55 KAX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,185 mi
Last recorded166,185 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 166,185 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 166,179 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 162,583 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 162,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 144,608 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 144,171 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 132,806 miles

Coolant below minimum

Washer fluid low

Fail 28 Jan 2017 132,806 miles

Coolant below minimum

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Washer fluid low

Pass 30 Jan 2016 123,789 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 123,789 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside 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 31 Jan 2015 133,471 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 104,860 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 104,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 99,268 miles

O S F Fog glass cracked

R Tyres low from edges

Fail 10 Oct 2012 99,268 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O S F Fog glass cracked

R Tyres low from edges

Pass 7 Nov 2011 91,188 miles

o/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,887 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 80,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2008 54,280 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 KAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KAX, 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 KAX registered?

AO55 KAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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