MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion evident to rearward sections of both sill panels
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Corrosion evident to rearward sections of both sill panels
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Stone chip damage to lower section of windscreen
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and offside front tyre(s) (5.2.3 (e))
BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVY WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak n/s engine
auxillary belt noisey
rear pads getting low
windscreen chipped
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU55 XBM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 XBM, 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 XBM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is AU55 XBM safe to buy?
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