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AU05 POF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,520 mi
Last recorded154,520 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 POF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 154,520 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 154,511 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 131,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 131,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 125,568 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 125,568 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 13,548 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 13,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 113,346 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING THIN ON INNER TYRE SHOULDER. OUTER SIDEALLS HAVE CUTS TO WALL BUT NO CORDS SHOWING.

NSR TYRE SIDEALL /TEAD PERSHING/CRACKING AND ON 3MM

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,851 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 102,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 95,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

possible slight weap from brake master cylinder at pedal

Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,682 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2010 69,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,405 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 47,273 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,273 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 46,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 POF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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