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AU05 MHF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,430 mi
Last recorded182,430 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 MHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 182,430 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 153,955 miles

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))

Fail 6 Apr 2023

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 129,840 miles

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 116,276 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 108,730 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,463 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 95,671 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 95,671 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 93,544 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 93,544 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 80,978 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 80,976 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,194 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 66,194 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,755 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,702 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 40,454 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,145 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 31,145 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,459 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,259 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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AU05 MHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is AU05 MHF safe to buy?

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