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AU55 XAS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,965 mi
Last recorded164,965 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 164,965 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 157,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 157,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 148,233 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 140,735 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Dec 2017 140,735 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s front lower arm inner rear bush excess wear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm inner rear bush excess wear (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2016 131,142 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 117,516 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes split

Fail 25 Nov 2015 117,514 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes split

o/side front tyre low tread inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 102,606 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,254 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,958 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 66,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,125 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,987 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 32,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,051 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,939 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 XAS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc 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 XAS, 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 XAS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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