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AU05 WSN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,039 mi
Last recorded104,039 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 WSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,039 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,586 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view to componments

Fail 24 Feb 2018 100,563 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view to componments

Pass 20 Sep 2016 95,751 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slighly

minor stonechips in zone a of screen

Fail 20 Sep 2016 95,751 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slighly

minor stonechips in zone a of screen

Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,416 miles

engine very noisy

service light on

Fail 2 Sep 2015 86,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine very noisy

puncture in nsr tyre

service light on

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,423 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre wearing slightly low

rear antiroll bar corroded

vehicle windows tinted

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,612 miles

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 tyres worn inner edges

Fail 23 Sep 2013 68,612 miles

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

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 tyres worn inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,860 miles

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

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

WINDOWS BEEN TINTED

Fail 12 Oct 2011 49,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

WINDOWS BEEN TINTED

Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front and Nearside front windows have been tinted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,222 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,720 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 36,456 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge

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 WSN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WSN, 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 WSN registered?

AU05 WSN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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