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AO55 MVS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,860 mi
Last recorded179,860 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 179,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SPLIT ATTACHMENT POINTS (2 OF 4) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output PLASTIC COVER MISTED (1.7.5a)

Offside Front BACKPLATE/STONEGUARD MISSING

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output PLASTIC COVER MISTED (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 171,612 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 158,248 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 143,701 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 131,970 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 131,970 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 119,010 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 108,410 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 101,459 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front brake disc corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2011 101,459 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,559 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,820 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 59,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake pads wearing low

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,764 miles

N/S/R Tyre punctured

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 MVS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc 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 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

AO55 MVS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AO55 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 MVS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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