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AP05 NYB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

158,247 mi
Last recorded158,247 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 NYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 158,247 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure undertray/arch liner loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 158,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure undertray/arch liner loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 155,742 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 155,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 152,096 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 152,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 148,191 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box cracked on weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 148,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box cracked on weld (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 144,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by axle arm mounts at front and by rear subframe mountings also (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by axle arm mounts at front and by rear subframe mountings also (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL suspension arms at back of car both sides have perished bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays,floor shields and sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2021 144,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ref lense failure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by axle arm mounts at front and by rear subframe mountings also (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by axle arm mounts at front and by rear subframe mountings also (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL suspension arms at back of car both sides have perished bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary safety catch seized

service now warning on dash

undertrays,floor shields and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2020 141,399 miles

Central exhaust pipe has slight blow

Front brake discs very corroded on inner face

chassis starting to corrode

engine covers & undertrays fitted

headlamp lenses starting to haze

secondary bonnet catch starting to seize

Fail 21 Jul 2020 141,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested! (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Central exhaust pipe has slight blow

Front brake discs very corroded on inner face

chassis starting to corrode

engine covers & undertrays fitted

headlamp lenses starting to haze

secondary bonnet catch starting to seize

Pass 17 Jul 2019 137,354 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2019 137,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 132,966 miles

Front brake discs corroded

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2018 132,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 127,784 miles

EML illuminated indicating fault

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 127,784 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML illuminated indicating fault

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 123,590 miles

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

emissions light on

Fail 15 Jul 2016 123,590 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

emissions light on

Pass 14 Jul 2015 116,890 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 116,890 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)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Centre exhaust clamp rusty.

Deep cut in offside rear tyre.

Engine management light on.

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 108,076 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 101,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear bump stop split and dust cover fallen down

nearside rear tyre distorted on inner edge(saw tooth)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 101,067 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear bump stop split and dust cover fallen down

nearside rear tyre distorted on inner edge(saw tooth)

top part of oil filler cap missing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,145 miles

Rear bump-stops slightly deteriorated

Rear tyres . tread depth low on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2011 86,378 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)

Front brake discs corroded and lipped on edge

Front brakes , dust shields corroded and broken

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear shockabsorbers , bumpstops deterioated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 86,378 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)

Front brake discs corroded and lipped on edge

Front brakes , dust shields corroded and broken

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear shockabsorbers , bumpstops deterioated

Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,922 miles

Small cuts in rear tyres

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

Slight corrosion on edge of front brake discs

Tread depth low on inner edge of front tyres

Wiperblades smear

Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,867 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,651 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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AP05 NYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 NYB, 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 NYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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