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AU05 PXL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,554 mi
Last recorded188,554 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 PXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 188,554 miles

Nearside sill becoming corroded

Offside sill becoming corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 194,343 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body corrosin sills

Pass 29 Jan 2022 188,232 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 188,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 166,617 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 176,644 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 157,630 miles

advise abs light cleared time off test

Pass 3 Jul 2017 148,272 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 139,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear body damage

Nearside Rear lamp glass broken

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under paint (3.6.B.2c)

under trays

Fail 7 Jun 2016 139,648 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear body damage

Nearside Rear lamp glass broken

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides under paint (3.6.B.2c)

under trays

Pass 2 Jun 2015 131,124 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 131,121 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 125,640 miles

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

tyres getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre geting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2012 113,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 106,231 miles

discs corroded/lipped pads 70%

tyres getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2010 94,127 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 93,508 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm in middle of tread

Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 59,652 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 PXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PXL, 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 PXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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