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AV55 HJE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,983 mi
Last recorded102,983 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 102,983 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 102,910 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 96,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 86,786 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,853 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,594 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,365 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,382 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,034 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,939 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,046 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,776 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 HJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HJE, 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 HJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is AV55 HJE safe to buy?

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