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2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,944 mi
Last recorded55,944 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3000 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 55,944 miles

Both front console bushes are starting to split

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished, also out of shape causing low point in tread

Fail 4 Mar 2026 55,944 miles

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

Both front console bushes are starting to split

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished, also out of shape causing low point in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2025 55,185 miles

Small cut to offside rear tyre

Both console bushes are cracked

Both rear drop link bushes are perished

Pass 4 Mar 2024 53,816 miles

Both suspension console bushes have slight play

Offside rear tyre is cracked and perished

Fail 4 Mar 2024 53,816 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both suspension console bushes have slight play

Offside rear tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 6 Mar 2023 49,056 miles

Both front wishbone console bushes are cracked and starting to split

Both rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 4 Mar 2022 44,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 44,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 39,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front brake pads approx 50- 60% worn

Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,173 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 37,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 32,940 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 31,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 30,788 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 27,047 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread / rear tyres cracking , inner side quite bad

Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,545 miles

front and rear tyres cracking / front tyres worn to 2.8ml

Pass 27 Feb 2014 19,139 miles

front and rear tyres cracking / nearside front tyre has side wall damage. no cords showing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 16,673 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 15,156 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,653 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 11,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 8,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 6,709 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking

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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3000 VW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 3000 VW, 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 3000 VW registered?

3000 VW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is 3000 VW safe to buy?

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