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AO55 ZWL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,512 mi
Last recorded198,512 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ZWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 198,512 miles

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 198,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 187,446 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp mounting slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 187,446 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp mounting slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 177,041 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 177,041 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 173,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 158,880 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 158,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 147,455 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2017 147,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 131,010 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 85,312 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,226 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s mirror slightly cracked

Pass 3 May 2011 56,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,836 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 46,836 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,127 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,865 miles

unaqble to fully inspect front underside [undershield fitted]

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 ZWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 ZWL, 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 ZWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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