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AU55 WKK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,650 mi
Last recorded185,650 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 185,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small part of plate broken off (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 185,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small part of plate broken off (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 172,602 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 172,602 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 159,322 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 159,322 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 146,015 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 145,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 135,828 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 126,616 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 118,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 114,300 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 103,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 81,215 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 81,215 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 67,155 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,585 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 49,040 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WKK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol 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 WKK, 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 WKK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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