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AU55 WKC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

197,904 mi
Last recorded197,904 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 197,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 185,242 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 185,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 172,779 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 159,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp dip pattern blurry

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp dip pattern blurry

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 159,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Minor split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp dip pattern blurry

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp dip pattern blurry

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 144,592 miles

Front headlight lenses are faded

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked

Offside Front Outer CV boot is leaking grease

Pass 2 Nov 2016 127,599 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 102,581 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,366 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f backing plate corroded/deterated

o/s/r tyre is cracked/perished

Fail 12 Sep 2013 83,146 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f backing plate corroded/deterated

o/s/r tyre is cracked/perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,793 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 45,779 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,256 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,056 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 WKC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc 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 WKC, 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 WKC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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