MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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)
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.
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.
Both rear brakes are tight
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
EML illuminated indicating a fault
both front tyres perished badly and tread very low
both rear tyres perished badly
nail in nearside front tyre
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
engine management light on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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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.
Is AV55 FVU safe to buy?
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