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AV55 FVU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,247 mi
Last recorded133,247 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 133,247 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 133,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2017 121,821 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 115,138 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 115,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 109,003 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front/rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

unable to see condition of both front/rear brake pads.

Fail 5 Dec 2015 109,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front/rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

unable to see condition of both front/rear brake pads.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,423 miles

Both rear brakes are tight

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 96,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both rear brakes are tight

EML On

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,638 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,237 miles

EML illuminated indicating a fault

both front tyres perished badly and tread very low

both rear tyres perished badly

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2011 57,237 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

EML illuminated indicating a fault

both front tyres perished badly and tread very low

both rear tyres perished badly

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2010 49,960 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 49,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,410 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 40,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,665 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 FVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV55 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

AV55 FVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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