MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine cover loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake discs back plate insecure
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
TPM light on
engine cover loose
Centre stop lamp not working, this may be disconnected or a mock lamp
Offside Front brake back plate starting to deteriorate
Rear tyres feathered on inner shoulders & cracking slightly within the treads
Both rear tyres have continuous cracking in tread area
Nearside Front Tyre has significant side wall damage, but not exposing internal cords
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear wiper smeary
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres out of shape
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
rear tyres out of shape
wipers smeary
advise full undertray fitted not allowing complete inspection of underside
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV55 DXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 DXM, 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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What year was AV55 DXM registered?
AV55 DXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.
Is AV55 DXM safe to buy?
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