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AP54 EOX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,030 mi
Last recorded103,030 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 EOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,030 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

advise engine light on

advise head lamps on poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2018 103,026 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

advise engine light on

advise head lamps on poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,736 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front Brake caliper damp but no visible leaks

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 93,736 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front Brake caliper damp but no visible leaks

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,460 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,134 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,067 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 66,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,387 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,644 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,856 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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AP54 EOX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP54 EOX, 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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AP54 EOX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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