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AG05 LXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,241 mi
Last recorded164,241 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 LXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 164,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 164,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 157,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 157,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 149,743 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 149,743 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 142,609 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads old and beginning to crumble. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 142,608 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads old and beginning to crumble. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 137,821 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 137,806 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit .80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.53MM 195/65/15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.59MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 131,777 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated sticking (3.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 113,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 97,760 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 97,760 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 82,229 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 82,226 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,435 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 53,003 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,947 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,230 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,026 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,234 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,484 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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AG05 LXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG05 LXM, 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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AG05 LXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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