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AV55 DHP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

184,558 mi
Last recorded184,558 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 DHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 184,558 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 169,664 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Very small split nearside outer cv boot

Pass 10 Sep 2018 154,000 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 141,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 127,450 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 113,637 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 109,635 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 109,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 90,541 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,781 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,017 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

washers requies attention soon

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,166 miles

nearside front wishbone front bush has slight play

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,558 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,326 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 25,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AV55 DHP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV55 DHP, 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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AV55 DHP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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