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AP05 TVT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

148,200 mi
Last recorded148,200 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 TVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 148,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 155,360 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 139,533 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 132,018 miles

Nearside Outer Corrosion to outer sill, seat belt and suspension mounting.

Fail 13 May 2024 131,974 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 121,616 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 118,230 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 118,221 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb is in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 116,176 miles

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

engine under trays are hanging slightly low

Pass 30 Apr 2020 115,122 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 115,122 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 112,465 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 112,456 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,394 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 108,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is mishaped (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 104,005 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,819 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 89,283 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight weep of grease on n/s/f cv gator

Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,698 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,798 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,848 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,529 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,686 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,519 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 TVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AP05 TVT, 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 TVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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The MOT history for AP05 TVT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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