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AV55 DTF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,373 mi
Last recorded122,373 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 DTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 122,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 116,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake adjustment

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,966 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,675 miles

Nearside Front brake hose retaining clips missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

parking brakes imbalanced n/s lower

Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,338 miles

advise on diesel fuel additive

hand brake slightly unbalanced in operation / n/s/r slightly lower in effort than o/s/r - hand brake cable pivots on calipers dry of grease or lube

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2018 79,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r tyre cracked / perished / out of shape / split to steel cords on inner edge of tread 205 / 55 / 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre becoming worn slightly out of shape on inner edge 205 / 55 / 16

advise on diesel fuel additive

hand brake slightly unbalanced in operation / n/s/r slightly lower in effort than o/s/r - hand brake cable pivots on calipers dry of grease or lube

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,788 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,277 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,201 miles

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SUFACE CORROSION

Fail 2 Sep 2015 65,194 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE DEEP CUTS TO STEEL CORDS / 205 / 55 / 16 V (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SUFACE CORROSION

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,431 miles

offside front headlamp pattern weak

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,098 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear handbrake mechanism does not return to its stop,and performance is reduced.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,252 miles

n/s/r caliper parking brack lever not returning to stop.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked and perished

o/s/f brake disc backplate corroded

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,399 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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AV55 DTF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DTF, 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 DTF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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