MOT Status
ValidMileage
94,522 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
both outer sills weak with corrosion
steering stiff to turn
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
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))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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
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
engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
o/s/r brake has slight bind
unable to assess rear inner pads for mot purposes
front wiper blades starting to smear
Rear tyres cracked
deep cuts in nearside front yre
tread just visable on inner edge on offside front tyre
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was AU05 PXW registered?
AU05 PXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.
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