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AU05 PMY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

205,057 mi
Last recorded205,057 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 PMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 205,057 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front window glass not working

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 205,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing uneven on inner side of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front window glass not working

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 191,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 191,599 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 160,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 27 Mar 2019 160,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 5 Apr 2018 147,668 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing has black tape covering area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wing slight indent accident damage

Pass 3 Mar 2017 147,637 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 139,108 miles

ENGINE MOUNTINS S/WEAR

N/S REAR SHOCK S/MISTING

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT/REAR S/COROSION /SCORING (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 139,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

ENGINE MOUNTINS S/WEAR

N/S REAR SHOCK S/MISTING

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE WEAR (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT/REAR S/COROSION /SCORING (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 131,501 miles

n/s rear tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2015 131,372 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014 117,717 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 103,353 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 22 Dec 2012 103,286 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 89,656 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 89,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 77,803 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,803 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,328 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,517 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,449 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 PMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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