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AP05 HHX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,373 mi
Last recorded140,373 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 140,373 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 140,373 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 135,041 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 135,035 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 129,899 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 122,828 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 122,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 112,784 miles

both front tyres starting to perish and crack in tread bands.

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,495 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 97,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,924 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 73,924 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 61,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,820 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,362 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,393 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,775 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AP05 HHX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP05 HHX, 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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AP05 HHX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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