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AV55 TVZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,459 mi
Last recorded145,459 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 145,459 miles

front discs rusty

ns sill damaged

os beam pattern weak

rear suspension rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2024 145,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

front discs rusty

ns sill damaged

os beam pattern weak

rear suspension rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2023 142,120 miles

oil leaks ?

rear brake back-plates very rusty

rear discs rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2023 142,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leaks ?

rear brake back-plates very rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2022 137,072 miles

Nearside Front Drop link dust covers poor

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 132,152 miles

engine damp

n/s sill damaged/door

o/s headlamp poor

o/s/ sill very rusty and holed not within 30cm

suspension rusty

underside very rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2021 130,892 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Nearside body damage

Nearside front brake backing plate corroded

Offside front body damage

Offside front sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm

Offside headlamp aim poor

Pass 28 Jan 2020 129,940 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 127,980 miles

ns body damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2019 127,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

os no plate light inop

Pass 20 Apr 2018 124,364 miles

osr brake binding slightly

osr pads low

Fail 20 Apr 2018 124,364 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osr brake binding slightly

osr pads low

under-tray damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2017 116,666 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 110,713 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 110,713 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 107,387 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 104,283 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 96,311 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,642 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 79,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,962 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,140 miles

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

slight smeering on front wipers

Fail 11 Mar 2010 73,140 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight smeering on front wipers

Pass 10 Mar 2009 69,515 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2008 251,924 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 TVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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