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AR05 DXC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,833 mi
Last recorded130,833 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 130,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Oct 2017 130,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Oct 2016 113,921 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 111,893 miles

Offside Rear has nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 102,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,447 miles

all 4 tyres cutting out on inner edge.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 91,447 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all 4 tyres cutting out on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 88,280 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 78,881 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,935 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,639 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres, worn low on inner edges

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Jun 2008 31,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,350 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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AR05 DXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AR05 DXC, 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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What year was AR05 DXC registered?

AR05 DXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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