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AP55 EZF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,964 mi
Last recorded104,964 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 EZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 104,964 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 99,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear wiper arm broken,plus motor not working

Fail 14 Feb 2022 99,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear wiper arm broken,plus motor not working

Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,798 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 91,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,916 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,452 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition & slight blow

Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,867 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,082 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,198 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,263 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,155 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,006 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,473 miles

o/s/r tyre on 3mm of tread

Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,578 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,609 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,628 miles

both front tyres down to 3mm on inner edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,136 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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AP55 EZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP55 EZF registered?

AP55 EZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is AP55 EZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 EZF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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