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AX55 AYW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

118,027 mi
Last recorded118,027 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 AYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 118,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,622 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 100,883 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,058 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 89,297 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 89,297 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 77,163 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 73,451 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 66,919 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light scratches on wndscreen outside of zone A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 3 Jan 2014 54,165 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres on 2mm tread depth on inside edges & offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,924 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,705 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 33,424 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,470 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,018 miles

front tyres near limit/worn on edges

washers/wipers do not work every time they are switched on

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 AYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX55 AYW registered?

AX55 AYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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