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AP55 ATO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

179,886 mi
Last recorded179,886 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 ATO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 179,886 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 172,765 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 166,227 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 158,407 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 148,576 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 139,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 139,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 127,904 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 117,475 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 112,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres sidewalls in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2014 112,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres sidewalls in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2013 110,529 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 105,286 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 105,286 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 101,783 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 98,239 miles

Front number plate slightly deterioated

Tread depth getting low on edge of Nearside Rear Tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,953 miles

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

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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AP55 ATO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AP55 ATO, 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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AP55 ATO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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