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AV55 WRP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,753 mi
Last recorded124,753 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 124,753 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 120,074 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 120,063 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 88,795 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 67,543 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 67,532 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,256 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 64,615 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 64,615 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,072 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,237 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/rear brake disc rusted and slight bind

slight cracking rear tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,306 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 54,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex broken (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,912 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle.

Damage to O/S/R inner lamp unit.

Engine covers fitted to vehicle.

N/S/R Tyre cracking to sidewalls.

O/S/R Tyre cracking to sidewalls.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,306 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,408 miles

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

front tyres damaged on outer tyre walls

Fail 8 Nov 2011 32,408 miles

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

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

front tyres damaged on outer tyre walls

Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,006 miles

both front outer tyre walls damaged slightly

wipers smeary

Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,864 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,548 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 WRP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WRP, 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 WRP registered?

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

Is AV55 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 WRP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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