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AV55 GWA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,028 mi
Last recorded135,028 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 GWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 135,028 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 120,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 120,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 115,110 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,461 miles

Front both brake back plates heavy corrosion

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Rear brake back plate heavy corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2016 109,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front both brake back plates heavy corrosion

Rear both brake back plates heavy corrosion

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion to front brakes back plates

grease residue around o/s outer c. v gaiter

o/s/f washer jet partialy blocked

rear brakes back plates coroded

vehice tested under wet conditions

Fail 15 Dec 2014 99,654 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion to front brakes back plates

grease residue around o/s outer c. v gaiter

o/s/f washer jet partialy blocked

rear brakes back plates coroded

vehice tested under wet conditions

Pass 14 Dec 2013 89,134 miles

front and rear brake discs back plates coroded

gehicle tested under wet conditions

grease residue around n/s and o/s outer c.v gaiters

Fail 14 Dec 2013 89,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs back plates coroded

gehicle tested under wet conditions

grease residue around n/s and o/s outer c.v gaiters

Pass 18 Dec 2012 82,771 miles

both front c/v boots very weak

n/s/r and n/s/f brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 72,765 miles

all brake discs worn

o/s/f c/v boot weak

Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,101 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 43,533 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,088 miles

plastic covers over testable items

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 GWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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