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AA05 WES

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,532 mi
Last recorded43,532 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 WES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 43,532 miles

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

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

headlamps deteriorated/faded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 41,173 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 39,413 miles

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated/faded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2023 37,733 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 37,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 35,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 33,802 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 32,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 31,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 31,346 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,057 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,159 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end of gaiter minor split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 23,935 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,984 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2014 20,267 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,665 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish in thread area

Pass 11 Jun 2012 17,075 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,251 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,212 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 11,515 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,843 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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AA05 WES is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 AA05 WES, 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 AA05 WES registered?

AA05 WES is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is AA05 WES safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA05 WES 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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