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AU05 WUH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,842 mi
Last recorded220,842 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 WUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 220,842 miles

Front Suspension arms covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components. Covered in underseal. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Underside covered in underseal

Various welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 2 Apr 2025 220,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arms covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including associated components. Covered in underseal. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Underside covered in underseal

Various welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 17 Apr 2024 212,956 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside outer sill heavily undersealed

Offside outer sill heavily undersealed

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 205,585 miles

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

all underside heavily covered in underseal

welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 8 Apr 2022 194,628 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 177,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch heavily corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 167,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 153,873 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 138,094 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 138,094 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 121,941 miles

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

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

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

engine managment light staying on.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 112,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 112,793 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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)

engine covers fitted

item removed from view prior to test

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 104,456 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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)

engine covers fitted

item removed from view prior to test

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,856 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 59,997 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,713 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 48,892 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,892 miles

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,837 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 31,831 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 WUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WUH, 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 WUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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