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AO55 OXB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,558 mi
Last recorded151,558 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 151,558 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 146,649 miles

heater plug light flashing

Fail 11 Nov 2013 146,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

heater plug light flashing

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2012 138,933 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 129,471 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 107,947 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 107,947 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,963 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 84,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 60,218 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 OXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO55 OXB?

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What year was AO55 OXB registered?

AO55 OXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AO55 OXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 OXB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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