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AX55 AED

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,725 mi
Last recorded179,725 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 AED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 179,725 miles

advise damage on alloy wheels

Fail 6 Dec 2022 179,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Inner Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

advise damage on alloy wheels

Pass 10 Dec 2021 173,605 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

advise all four tyres wearing uneven

Fail 7 Dec 2021 173,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

advise all four tyres wearing uneven

Pass 10 Dec 2020 168,775 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 165,612 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 158,045 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 158,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 150,612 miles

Offside Front tyre very low on inside edge

Pass 29 Dec 2015 140,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre, starting to step.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre, starting to step.

Fail 29 Dec 2015 140,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre, starting to step.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre, starting to step.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 126,464 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 117,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 106,514 miles

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

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

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

nsr suspension bumpstop worn

Pass 28 Dec 2011 92,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side rear bump stop split

Pass 23 Dec 2010 76,003 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,214 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 49,207 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,207 miles

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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AX55 AED is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AED, 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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AX55 AED is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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