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AU55 VZA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,532 mi
Last recorded109,532 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 109,532 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 100,469 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 100,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 86,841 miles

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

Offside Rear BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,288 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 79,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 76,067 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,368 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 72,366 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,878 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 63,135 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,768 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,671 miles

exhaust cracked at rear of front flexi under engine.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,219 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 42,569 miles

near side front tyre outer sidewall very slightly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre down to 3mm of tread

Fail 26 Sep 2008 27,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre down to 3mm of tread

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 VZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU55 VZA, 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 VZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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