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AU05 RYD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 98,827 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 86,366 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 77,696 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,114 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 76,114 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack / split

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 71,328 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack / split

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,526 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,101 miles

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

engine fault light on

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 14 Apr 2014 60,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine fault light on

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,302 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,490 miles

front brake discs worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine managment light on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,029 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,970 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 39,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 34,058 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,058 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,342 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 RYD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RYD, 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 RYD registered?

AU05 RYD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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