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AV55 XDK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,801 mi
Last recorded151,801 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 151,801 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 128,414 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 115,373 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 112,024 miles

cv boots slight deteriorated

oil leak

osr wheel bearing slight noise

rear tyres close to limit 2055516

Fail 5 Mar 2014 112,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cv boots slight deteriorated

oil leak

osr wheel bearing slight noise

rear tyres close to limit 2055516

Pass 4 Jul 2012 93,678 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,534 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 68,668 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,555 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 XDK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XDK, 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 XDK registered?

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

Is AV55 XDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 XDK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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