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AO55 YRS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,717 mi
Last recorded164,717 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 164,717 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

engine oil level below min. topped up for emissions test

Pass 6 Sep 2021 152,058 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 141,239 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 133,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 126,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 126,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 118,036 miles

2 x headlamp covers deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2017 118,036 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2 x headlamp covers deteriorated

eng/oil low

Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,919 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 112,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 103,880 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 9 Oct 2014 96,167 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 96,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,889 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 91,889 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Oct 2012 81,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under body trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,957 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,898 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,994 miles

both front tyres on 3mm and perished

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 YRS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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