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AU05 RXL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,094 mi
Last recorded147,094 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 147,094 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front brake discs have corroded inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot small end perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of tread/sidewall perished but no cords visible at present. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 141,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c.v. boot small end deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on edges but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

standard undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 135,248 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

osf tyre low inside edge

Fail 18 Jan 2021 135,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

osf tyre low inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2020 125,992 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays & floor covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of all items.

Pass 7 Feb 2019 118,387 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 31 Jan 2019 118,212 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 111,349 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

full length undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 111,348 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

full length undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 107,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 107,588 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 100,682 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 100,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 88,861 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 88,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 80,624 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 80,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

screw in n/s/r tyre tread .....

wipers smear .....

Pass 12 Mar 2013 73,086 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,919 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 51,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear pads getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,302 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear pads getting low

front tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

Pass 6 Mar 2010 43,847 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,965 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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 RXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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