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A22 GCW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

175,887 mi
Last recorded175,887 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 GCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 175,887 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 166,580 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 157,873 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 148,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 139,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 129,914 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side 3 mm also wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 124,244 miles

Exhaust noisy center exhaust leak (8.1.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 115,819 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 115,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 103,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in front joints

Pass 20 May 2017 96,646 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 88,912 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 88,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2015 80,630 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 72,536 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 64,096 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,163 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,917 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,827 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,011 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,185 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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A22 GCW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A22 GCW, 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 A22 GCW registered?

A22 GCW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is A22 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 GCW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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