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AU55 WYO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

173,457 mi
Last recorded173,457 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 173,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 173,452 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 173,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 167,447 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 167,443 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect osf nsf (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 160,475 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 160,475 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect osf nsf (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 155,458 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 151,407 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 151,341 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 147,419 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 143,998 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 143,996 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 140,332 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 140,332 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH.195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 127,293 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 112,748 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 99,164 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 86,146 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 73,114 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 59,942 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,038 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,288 miles

nearside front tyre worn near limit

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 WYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WYO, 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 WYO registered?

AU55 WYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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