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ABZ 1976

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,036 mi
Last recorded76,036 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 1976
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2025 76,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 69,646 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 65,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 62,354 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 59,909 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 58,373 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 56,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,231 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,506 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,878 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,888 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,380 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,658 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,703 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,309 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)

boot full

eng man lamp on

Pass 21 Mar 2008 11,688 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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ABZ 1976 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ABZ 1976, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABZ 1976 registered?

ABZ 1976 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is ABZ 1976 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 1976 shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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