MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog lamp lens damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both - Slightly Misty (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Front Lower Suspension Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Noise from Gearbox / Flywheel
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both - Slightly Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Internal adjuster set to zero to recheck headlamp alignment.
Item removed from drivers view prior to test.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Slight brake bind.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
EML light on.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside front windscreen crack at the corner driver's view not affected.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
EML light on.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside front windscreen crack at the corner driver's view not affected.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU05 MHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 MHF, 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 AU05 MHF registered?
AU05 MHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2005.
Is AU05 MHF safe to buy?
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