MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH X2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOOT (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
front shocks damp
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing inspection of adult belt
engine covers fitted obscuring some items for test
under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some items
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front wipers smear windscreen slightly
offside rear wheel binding slightly
rear wiper smears screen slightly
warning light on dash board
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)
Offside rear brake disc corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY55 XCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 XCV, 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 XCV registered?
AY55 XCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is AY55 XCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY55 XCV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AY55 XCV have outstanding finance?
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