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AU55 VZK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,817 mi
Last recorded129,817 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 129,817 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 117,235 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 109,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 109,210 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 103,689 miles

Front brake back plate slight rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2017 103,350 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,200 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,306 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 96,752 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 96,752 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 94,699 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 94,698 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 87,321 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished

nearside rear tyre wall is damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,830 miles

both rear bump stops split

air bag warning light on

Fail 12 Oct 2010 78,778 miles

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

air bag warning light on

both front tyre worn on inner edges and on 2-3mm of tread

both rear bump stops split

Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,891 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine & floor covers fitted

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 VZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

AU55 VZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is AU55 VZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 VZK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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