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AO55 ZWX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,630 mi
Last recorded122,630 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ZWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 122,630 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 117,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 117,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 115,065 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective WASHER (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 112,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 108,615 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 108,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 104,761 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 104,761 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,703 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 88,703 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,172 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 70,000 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,703 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 30 Nov 2012 57,749 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,031 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 42,372 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 34,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking & perishing quite badly

front suspension rear bushes have light perishing

Fail 1 Dec 2009 34,791 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking & perishing quite badly

front suspension rear bushes have light perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2008 25,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

light perishing noted both rear tyres

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/f wing mirror indicator glass missing-but indicator working correctly & secure

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 ZWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel 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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

AO55 ZWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is AO55 ZWX safe to buy?

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