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AP55 HPX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,644 mi
Last recorded147,644 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 HPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 147,644 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 147,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle and floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 141,586 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 141,586 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 135,667 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 135,667 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 126,413 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 117,183 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 105,005 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 93,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,039 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,181 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 81,180 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,188 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,866 miles

esp warning light on...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 3 Oct 2011 63,866 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

esp warning light on...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,421 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,220 miles

Rear suspension, bump stop slightly deterioated

Rear tyres slightly cracked and perishing

Small cuts in tyres

Fail 15 Dec 2009 47,220 miles

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

Rear suspension, bump stop slightly deterioated

Rear tyres slightly cracked and perishing

Small cuts in tyres

Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,924 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 HPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HPX, 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 HPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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