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AO55 YCR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,325 mi
Last recorded179,325 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 YCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2018 179,325 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 104,067 miles

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

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

headlamps slightly deteriorated

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Nov 2016 85,219 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,621 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 64,580 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,580 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,244 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 56,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,370 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 47,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,153 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,392 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 38,392 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,196 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,286 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 YCR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

AO55 YCR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is AO55 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 YCR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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