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AU55 VZB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,332 mi
Last recorded126,332 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 126,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 126,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 108,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim, slightly poor pattern

Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Disc corroding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 82,783 miles

Nearside Front outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2018 72,781 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,515 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 61,442 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 61,442 miles

Braking system leaking servo (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 60,030 miles

n/s/r bump stop perishing

Fail 6 Aug 2015 60,030 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop perishing

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres slight perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,842 miles

4 LED'S out in near side rear tail light

both rear brakes binding slightly

near side rear tyre tread on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,211 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm (legal limit 1,6mm)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Small chips in windscreen

Wipers smear across screen

Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,975 miles

near side rear tyre tread on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,764 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,972 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,798 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,377 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 VZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZB, 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 AU55 VZB registered?

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

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The MOT history for AU55 VZB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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