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AV55 VBJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,312 mi
Last recorded150,312 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 150,312 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 150,312 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 143,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 132,420 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 123,723 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 117,420 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2019 111,707 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 109,236 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Pass 8 May 2017 104,484 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 104,484 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,342 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 101,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,988 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 96,988 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 91,816 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,210 miles

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 83,200 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 74,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 74,822 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,864 miles

under cover fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2011 65,864 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,115 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 47,815 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Top and bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,815 miles

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.

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 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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What year was AV55 VBJ registered?

AV55 VBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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