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AO55 MGZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,123 mi
Last recorded180,123 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 180,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 163,420 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 157,760 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 126,754 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 142,074 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 123,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 123,185 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 110,025 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,582 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 86,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,243 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,148 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres showing cracks

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,526 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 MGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

AO55 MGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is AO55 MGZ safe to buy?

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