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AV55 NZR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,240 mi
Last recorded168,240 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 NZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 168,240 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated At all four corners (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 168,202 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated At all four corners (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 162,267 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 162,267 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 154,203 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 154,203 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 146,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded/deteriorating. N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle housing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 146,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded/deteriorating. N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle housing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 139,758 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded/deteriorating. N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 134,273 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both N/S and O/S lens deteriorating/clouded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 126,034 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2017 117,850 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 106,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 95,942 miles

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

Offside & Nearside headlight aim poor

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 94,799 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)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 94,799 miles

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

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

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)

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

both front brake discs are worn

Pass 14 Sep 2013 92,316 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,497 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 84,898 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,722 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,715 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 59,541 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,541 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,307 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 NZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZR, 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 NZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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