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AO55 MVH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,951 mi
Last recorded177,951 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 177,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 177,951 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 160,319 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 149,114 miles

exhaust deteriorated and repaired and not leaking.

front no plate damaged but secure and readable

screen damaged outside swept area.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 132,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 115,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2012 94,681 miles

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

brake pad wear light on

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,857 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 59,265 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 59,265 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,683 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,290 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 36,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 MVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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