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AV55 VBZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,190 mi
Last recorded149,190 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 149,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WIRE NOT CONNECTED, INSECURE

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front WING RUSTY AND HOLED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 149,190 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WIRE NOT CONNECTED, INSECURE

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front WING RUSTY AND HOLED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 146,674 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 146,674 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached front leg pinch bolt nut loose retaining bolt to short (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 142,758 miles

offside front and rear brakes slight bind

Fail 30 Dec 2017 142,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front and rear brakes slight bind

Pass 17 Dec 2016 130,450 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 130,450 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault scan no faults found light out (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 130,348 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlights starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Dec 2015 127,830 miles

Under tray fitted, could not view some components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 120,898 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 111,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 111,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,866 miles

ESP LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Nov 2011 87,148 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 80,767 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 68,828 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,784 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 61,738 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

AV55 VBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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