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AO55 WHN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,362 mi
Last recorded179,362 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 WHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 179,362 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 179,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 177,841 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 165,390 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 165,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outsides sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 154,652 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 147,609 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 147,509 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 138,605 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 138,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 129,428 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 123,947 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 111,893 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,220 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,324 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 65,238 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,531 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 53,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,093 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 37,592 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,592 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 WHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WHN, 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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AO55 WHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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