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AO55 WFX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,329 mi
Last recorded177,329 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 WFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 177,329 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 177,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

osr back plate loose

Pass 16 Aug 2016 159,997 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 159,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 141,224 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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 129,378 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 117,725 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 117,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall but not to cords

Pass 24 Jul 2012 109,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre appears to have a repair on the shoulder of the tread

Pass 27 Jun 2011 99,651 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,743 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 85,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 76,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,907 miles

Offside Rear 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 WFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

AO55 WFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is AO55 WFX safe to buy?

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