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AU55 WJN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,537 mi
Last recorded136,537 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 136,537 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 117,071 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 117,071 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 108,831 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 100,093 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,784 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 88,784 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 77,565 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 77,565 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,610 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 68,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,215 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 58,215 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,210 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,531 miles

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

slight tyre tread distortion on inner edges of rear tyres

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 WJN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJN, 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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What year was AU55 WJN registered?

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

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