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AU05 WRR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,025 mi
Last recorded120,025 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 WRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 120,025 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2019 120,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2018 110,809 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 101,627 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,608 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 88,569 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 81,074 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 81,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,575 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 72,576 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,137 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,562 miles

n/s/r front to rear brake pipe, paint is bubbling, n/s/r brake is lightly binding

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,091 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,747 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,934 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,086 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WRR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRR, 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 WRR registered?

AU05 WRR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is AU05 WRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 WRR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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