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AY55 XCV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

188,341 mi
Last recorded188,341 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 188,341 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 188,340 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 176,214 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 166,224 miles

front shocks damp

Fail 2 Nov 2016 166,224 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 157,432 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 139,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 129,231 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 110,677 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 89,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 70,275 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,332 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,516 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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