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AV55 JTO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,043 mi
Last recorded94,043 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 JTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 94,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 94,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,545 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,619 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,705 miles

Offside Rear tyre Has Damage To The Side Wall

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,532 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,181 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,363 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,044 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 14,758 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 11,683 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 JTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 JTO registered?

AV55 JTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AV55 JTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 JTO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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