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AU05 NMY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,230 mi
Last recorded144,230 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 NMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 144,230 miles

Heavily modified car.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 137,178 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 128,066 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 28 Apr 2016 116,243 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2015 111,580 miles

tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,641 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 106,641 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 100,712 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,547 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Fail 2 Aug 2012 93,545 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2011 86,782 miles

Front brake discs very rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2011 86,049 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 86,049 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 70,321 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 52,083 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 52,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 34,780 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 34,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 NMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AU05 NMY, 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 NMY registered?

AU05 NMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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