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AO55 XGW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,816 mi
Last recorded144,816 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 144,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

slight under side corrsosion

Pass 31 Dec 2019 136,495 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also tread wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 136,395 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH sides no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also tread wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 129,622 miles

Coolant low.

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 120,486 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 110,642 miles

both front tyres 3mm of tread

headlamps clouded

n/s/r brake binding on

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm of tread

wishbone bushes perished

Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,076 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 90,822 miles

O/S/R brake binding on slightly.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,012 miles

both front tyres on 3mm of tread

front brake pads low

front wiper blades judder

Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,123 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,839 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,355 miles

all four tyre treads on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side rear brake disc corroded slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Nov 2010 52,233 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all four tyre treads on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side rear brake disc corroded slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,568 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,438 miles

both front tyres down to 3mm of tread in center of tyre.

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 XGW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGW, 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 XGW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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