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AR05 EPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,531 mi
Last recorded133,531 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 EPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 133,531 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 130,368 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 128,632 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 116,262 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 116,194 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 105,140 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,543 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,701 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 66,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake pads worn low

Pass 5 May 2016 58,609 miles

n/s/r brake pads wearing thin

Fail 3 May 2016 58,609 miles

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

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)

n/s/r brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 May 2015 47,165 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 May 2014 36,486 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 May 2013 29,038 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 27,064 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 25,349 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 23,012 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 23,012 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,567 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2008 17,078 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 EPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AR05 EPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR05 EPU registered?

AR05 EPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AR05 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 EPU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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