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AP55 EWW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,098 mi
Last recorded128,098 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 EWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 128,098 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 126,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 113,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 98,433 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,851 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 83,690 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

one near side rear lamp bulb not working

Pass 4 Feb 2010 68,816 miles

o/s front tyre getting low

Pass 3 Feb 2009 55,219 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 54,982 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 EWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EWW, 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 AP55 EWW registered?

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

Is AP55 EWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 EWW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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