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AO55 VHJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,085 mi
Last recorded137,085 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 137,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder and close to exposing carcass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder and close to exposing carcass (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 137,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder and close to exposing carcass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder and close to exposing carcass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 133,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 133,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 126,609 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rears (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front shock casings lightly rusting

nearside front lower suspension arm (rear most) rubber bush deteriorating

offside rear wheel arch cover loose

Fail 27 Sep 2016 126,495 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rears (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front shock casings lightly rusting

nearside front lower suspension arm (rear most) rubber bush deteriorating

offside rear wheel arch cover loose

Pass 28 Sep 2015 115,741 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable too see bottom off rear springs

undertray loose

Pass 24 Sep 2014 106,864 miles

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

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 23 Sep 2013 96,289 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,527 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres tread cracking slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 56,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres started to crack on inner sidewalls

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,731 miles

both front tyres started to crack on inner sidewalls

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,259 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 51,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,336 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 40,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 40,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil on minimum ??

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 VHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

AO55 VHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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