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AB03 AXE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,706 mi
Last recorded67,706 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 AXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 67,706 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 57,550 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 43,626 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 41,608 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 36,129 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 36,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 34,247 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 32,419 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 32,286 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 32,201 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 32,033 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 31,927 miles

both front brake discs shows signs of wear on inner faces.

Fail 18 May 2016 31,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs shows signs of wear on inner faces.

Pass 15 May 2015 31,723 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 31,383 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is cuts and slightly damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 May 2014 31,383 miles

Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is cuts and slightly damaged

Pass 15 May 2013 30,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 May 2012 30,053 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 29,315 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 22,069 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 13,775 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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AB03 AXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AB03 AXE, 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 AB03 AXE registered?

AB03 AXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is AB03 AXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 AXE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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