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49 TS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,699 mi
Last recorded104,699 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration49 TS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 104,699 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inter face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 9 Oct 2024 104,035 miles

rear heat shield loose

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears heavily worn inter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 103,605 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on inter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 103,595 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on inter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 103,080 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 103,080 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 102,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 102,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 102,421 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 101,739 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on Inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2018 100,496 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on Inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,699 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017
Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,860 miles

under body is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 94,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,358 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,530 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 84,437 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,437 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,240 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,511 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,828 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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49 TS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 49 TS, 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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49 TS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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