CarVerify

Free Car Check

AS05 FAZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS05 FAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake just meeting requirements

Pass 12 Aug 2024 174,686 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 174,584 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023

both front tyres edge wear

Fail 28 Jul 2023 168,344 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres edge wear

Pass 19 Aug 2022 160,082 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 159,714 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

both front tyres edge wear

Pass 9 Aug 2021 149,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 149,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 139,291 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 132,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft joint noisy

Offside Rear Outer trye wall

Fail 26 Aug 2019 132,237 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft joint noisy

Offside Rear Outer trye wall

Pass 17 Aug 2018 124,233 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 125,233 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected caliprseized (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 117,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 117,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 111,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 106,674 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 97,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 97,280 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 92,791 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 92,789 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,911 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 81,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 69,097 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 61,035 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 57,179 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AS05 FAZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AS05 FAZ, 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

How do I check the history of AS05 FAZ?

You can check the full history of AS05 FAZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AS05 FAZ registered?

AS05 FAZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AS05 FAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS05 FAZ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AS05 FAZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AS05 FAZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.