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AO55 OXN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,361 mi
Last recorded121,361 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 121,361 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 121,361 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position stuck shut (8.4.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn on edges (canvas showing) (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 101,761 miles

both front headlight lenses slightly deteriated

both rear tyres have slight wear on the inner edges

neareside front tyre slight wear inner edge close to wear bars

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge close to wear bars

Fail 12 Jan 2015 101,760 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

both front headlight lenses slightly deteriated

both rear tyres have slight wear on the inner edges

eml light on

engine has slight missfire

neareside front tyre slight wear inner edge close to wear bars

offside front brake has slight bind

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge close to wear bars

rear brake discs faces slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 85,418 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,900 miles

coolent level on minumum

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre uneven wear inner edge close to wear bars

offside front tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

offside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 9 Nov 2012 67,900 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

coolent level on minumum

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre uneven wear inner edge close to wear bars

offside front tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

offside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,922 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 55,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,106 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR, LENS BROKEN

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

Fail 9 Sep 2010 47,106 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR, LENS BROKEN

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,066 miles

N/S/R , O/S/R Tyres, outer sidewalls slightly cracked and perished.

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,336 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 26,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 OXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 OXN, 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

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What year was AO55 OXN registered?

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

Is AO55 OXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 OXN shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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