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AU55 WKD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,829 mi
Last recorded156,829 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 156,829 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp on joint rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Front both wings rusted on wheel arches

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 156,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp on joint rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Front both wings rusted on wheel arches

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 142,374 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 142,252 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 129,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 129,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 114,534 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 98,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very close to showing cord!!!! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner knuckle joint has slight play

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very close to showing cord!! (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 98,096 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very close to showing cord!!!! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner knuckle joint has slight play

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very close to showing cord!! (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,811 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre has worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,258 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,040 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 45,040 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 37,350 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,198 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 22,021 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 WKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WKD, 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 WKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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