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AO55 XDK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,902 mi
Last recorded153,902 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 153,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 153,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 139,717 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 139,717 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 135,497 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 132,940 miles

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind when rotated by hand

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2019 132,936 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind when rotated by hand

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2018 131,003 miles

Brake wear lampoon at time of test

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 131,003 miles

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

Brake wear lampoon at time of test

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 129,003 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn unevely

brake warning lamp on

Pass 7 Nov 2016 120,862 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 115,186 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 115,158 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 108,345 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2013 94,361 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,361 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,231 miles

Centre Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 65,613 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,599 miles

air bag light stay on

Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,250 miles

Both rear tyres wearing saw-tooth on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear bumper damage,hangs out on o/s

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,630 miles

damage to rear bumper on the o/s/r slightly protruding not insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2008 23,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to rear bumper on the o/s/r slightly protruding not insecure

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 XDK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XDK, 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 XDK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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