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AU55 WZV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,211 mi
Last recorded145,211 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 145,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 142,707 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 136,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 136,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clouded lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 132,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease outer joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both headlamps poor pattern

Fail 16 Oct 2020 132,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease outer joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both headlamps poor pattern

Pass 19 Oct 2019 128,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 128,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 124,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 124,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 119,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 101,784 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

n/s/r tyre worn to limit bald on inner edge

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,601 miles

Both rear brake back plates excessively corroded

Stone chip in screen but not in driver view

Fail 2 Apr 2015 93,599 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake back plates excessively corroded

Stone chip in screen but not in driver view

Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,102 miles

Child Seat Fitted N/S/R

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 69,641 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 69,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,521 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 59,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,822 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 51,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,817 miles

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

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 WZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WZV, 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 WZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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