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AV55 FYX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,020 mi
Last recorded115,020 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 115,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R tyre starting to go out of shape & perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2014 115,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/R tyre starting to go out of shape & perishing

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 108,388 miles

Anti skid light is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R + O/S/R tyres going out of shape on inner edges

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R brake back plate rust

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2013 108,388 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti skid light is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R + O/S/R tyres going out of shape on inner edges

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R brake back plate rust

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

Rear brake disc's very rusty and groved

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2012 91,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,002 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 75,002 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,629 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,610 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 58,610 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 FYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FYX, 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 FYX registered?

AV55 FYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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