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AU05 EOF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,713 mi
Last recorded130,713 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 EOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 130,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side sills (2.4.A.3)

engine covers + under tray fitted

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2017 130,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side sills (2.4.A.3)

engine covers + under tray fitted

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 122,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 122,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 119,159 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 119,159 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 115,479 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 106,135 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses showing signs of age perrishing

drivers side door mirror scrached

front brake disks showing signs of age scoring on disk surface

Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,076 miles

both front headlight plastic protector covers showing signs of age.

front near side inner edge scored possably pad low (metal to metal?) would require close inspection.

near side rear shock absorber bump stop split

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,306 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,192 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,732 miles

n/s/r bump stop starting to split

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,978 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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AU05 EOF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU05 EOF, 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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AU05 EOF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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