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A25 WRM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,216 mi
Last recorded130,216 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 WRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 130,216 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 124,103 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 119,002 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 115,849 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 109,426 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 107,180 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 103,297 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 96,294 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 87,551 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Feb 2017 87,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,477 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 82,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,492 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 78,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,067 miles

small cuts to inner wall NSR tyre not to cords

Fail 10 Jul 2014 70,604 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

small cuts to inner wall NSR tyre not to cords

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 61,580 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,152 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,646 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 45,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,604 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,108 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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A25 WRM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A25 WRM, 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 A25 WRM registered?

A25 WRM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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