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AX55 AAY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,200 mi
Last recorded83,200 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 AAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wings have corrosion

suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2022 81,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 75,739 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 70,827 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 63,511 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 56,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 49,243 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,092 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 41,092 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,090 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,278 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 32,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 27,945 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,436 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 19,168 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 14,344 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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AX55 AAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AX55 AAY, 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 AX55 AAY registered?

AX55 AAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is AX55 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX55 AAY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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