MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs slightly lipped
o/s/f shock absorber slightly damp
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
under cover fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
under cover fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear tyre worn on edge
Top and bottom engine covers fitted
Nearside rear tyre worn on edge
Top and bottom engine covers fitted
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AV55 VBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VBJ, 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 VBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2005.
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