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AU55 PVX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 PVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight Corrosion Under Vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2020 154,125 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 152,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Both Headlight Aim only just Visible

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Loud Noise Gearbox area

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

Offside Rear Tyre has deep cuts close to limit

Pass 29 Mar 2019 142,894 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))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 142,894 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 132,209 miles

ENGINE MAN LIGHT ON

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 125,023 miles

ENGINE MAN LIGHT ON

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,002 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

ENGINE MAN LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 108,979 miles

EML showing in dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 96,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,878 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,681 miles

N/S REG PLATE LENSE DIRTY - RECOMMEND CLEAN

NSR TYRE HAS IRREGULAR ON INNER EDGE - COULD GENERATE NOISE

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

TAILGATE STRUTS WEAK - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Fail 7 Sep 2011 72,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

N/S REG PLATE LENSE DIRTY - RECOMMEND CLEAN

NSR TYRE HAS IRREGULAR ON INNER EDGE - COULD GENERATE NOISE

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

TAILGATE STRUTS WEAK - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,316 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,353 miles

n/s front tyre at legal limits, worn on inside edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,761 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 PVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc 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 AU55 PVX, 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 PVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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