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2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,861 mi
Last recorded119,861 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 WUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 119,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 110,950 miles

Offside Rear back plate slight corrosion.

slight leak on exhaust at rear

Pass 11 Jul 2018 103,040 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 103,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 82,367 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 69,164 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 69,164 miles

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

Offside 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 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamps corroded slight leaking of gases

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 56,421 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 139,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 113,229 miles

stone chip in windscreen in zone A larger than 10mm but out of swept area

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of front to rear brake pipes/fuel pipes etc

Fail 3 Mar 2011 113,228 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

stone chip in windscreen in zone A larger than 10mm but out of swept area

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of front to rear brake pipes/fuel pipes etc

Pass 13 Jun 2009 73,596 miles

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

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

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

bonnet release operation stiff

engine warning light on

Pass 20 May 2008 47,496 miles

STRONG ADVICE: CHIP GREATER THAN 40MM OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA

Fail 20 May 2008 47,496 miles

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

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)

STRONG ADVICE: CHIP GREATER THAN 40MM OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA

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 WUT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WUT, 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 WUT registered?

AU05 WUT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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