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AY55 LEU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,969 mi
Last recorded83,969 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 83,969 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 83,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 79,538 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

drivers window mechanism inoperative

Pass 21 Dec 2018 76,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension bushes perished, deteriorated and worn

Fail 21 Dec 2018 76,121 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension bushes perished, deteriorated and worn

brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

Pass 28 Dec 2017 69,550 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2016 62,996 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 57,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on very inner edge smooth

Fail 29 Dec 2014 49,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 49,238 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,824 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 41,824 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 37,265 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 32,535 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 21,571 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 16,649 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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AY55 LEU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AY55 LEU, 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 AY55 LEU registered?

AY55 LEU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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