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AU05 PXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,522 mi
Last recorded94,522 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 PXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 94,522 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

sills corroded x2

Fail 4 Mar 2026 94,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

sills corroded x2

Pass 5 Mar 2025 91,989 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2025 91,986 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 88,313 miles

both outer sills weak with corrosion

steering stiff to turn

Fail 26 Feb 2024 88,306 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both outer sills weak with corrosion

steering stiff to turn

Pass 14 Feb 2023 80,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing checked all deep cracks, none deep enough to reach the ply cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 77,719 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 75,097 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 75,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2020 72,936 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,145 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unable to assess rear inner brake pads for mot purposes

Fail 22 Mar 2019 71,115 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unable to assess rear inner brake pads for mot purposes

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,686 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,367 miles

o/s/r brake has slight bind

unable to assess rear inner pads for mot purposes

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,878 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 63,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 59,210 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 53,802 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 11 May 2012 47,813 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 18 May 2011 42,320 miles

deep cuts in nearside front yre

tread just visable on inner edge on offside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2010 37,204 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 28,911 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 22,107 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 PXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 PXW, 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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What year was AU05 PXW registered?

AU05 PXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AU05 PXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 PXW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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