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A1 WRW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,747 mi
Last recorded128,747 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 WRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 128,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 121,402 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 114,079 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 108,071 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,733 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,241 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 99,237 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 95,730 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 90,177 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,574 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake back plates have corrosion

engine cover fitted under tray fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 76,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake back plates have corrosion

engine cover fitted under tray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 68,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen outside swept area

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,076 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,967 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,334 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,525 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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A1 WRW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A1 WRW, 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 A1 WRW registered?

A1 WRW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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