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AO55 LSF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,700 mi
Last recorded104,700 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 104,700 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 104,686 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brakes 39% out of balance

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 99,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 99,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside main beam very high

Pass 6 Aug 2019 93,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 92,915 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,883 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 88,882 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,652 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,791 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,933 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 74,653 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,403 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,506 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,360 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 50,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,252 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,905 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 LSF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

AO55 LSF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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