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AU55 DVO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

167,584 mi
Last recorded167,584 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 DVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 167,584 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2024 164,229 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 158,303 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 158,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 151,410 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 144,994 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 140,568 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 135,846 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2019 135,845 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2018 127,525 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces, both sides (3.5.1i)

High level brake light not operating

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 121,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyre wearing (feathered) on inner edges

Fail 13 Sep 2017 121,232 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyre wearing (feathered) on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2016 107,431 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,990 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 84,318 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,341 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,410 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 52,369 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,162 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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AU55 DVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AU55 DVO, 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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AU55 DVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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