CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV05 ELX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,903 mi
Last recorded133,903 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ELX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 133,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wing mirror cover damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2023 127,090 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 126,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 120,381 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 120,308 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 113,247 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 109,230 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 109,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 95,727 miles

Nearside Front upper antiroll bar linkage ball joint dustcover slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2019 95,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front upper antiroll bar linkage ball joint dustcover slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,614 miles

handbrake lever operation a little stiff but performance fine*

headlamp aims on lower limits*

shields on engine,underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

vertical link bar upper gaiters worn but grease prevents ingress of water and dirt*

Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,088 miles

headlamp patterns indistinct, difficult to align and on limits of aim acceptability - ok at time of test*

shields on engine, underbody, etc, restrict examination*

Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,613 miles

front brake hoses perished*

handbrake lever operation stiff but acceptable*

headlamp patterns indistinct and on aim limits - just acceptable at time of test*

osr tyre worn and perished*

shields on engine, underbody,etc, restrict examination*

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,144 miles

front vertical link bar gaiters generally perished and splitting- nsf upper just acceptable*

handbrake lever stiff and minor acceptable performance imbalance*

headlamp patterns indistinct, difficult to align and on aim limits*nsf outer cv gaiter perished*

shields on engine, underbody,etc, restrict examination*

Fail 16 Sep 2015 74,144 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front vertical link bar gaiters generally perished and splitting- nsf upper just acceptable*

handbrake lever stiff and minor acceptable performance imbalance*

headlamp patterns indistinct, difficult to align and on aim limits*nsf outer cv gaiter perished*

shields on engine, underbody,etc, restrict examination*

Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,129 miles

osf headlamp pattern indistinct and on aim limits- just acceptable* nsf headlamp aim on aim limits* shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* wing mirror indicator repeaters poor* osr tyre perished* handbrake lever stiff*

rear anti roll bar end link bar bushesworn*

Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,432 miles

nsr tyre has cut in tread - recommend replacement*

shields on underbody restrict examination* osf headlamp pattern poor and aim on limit- just acceptable* light intensity from indicator repeaters poor but acceptable* rear tyres worn and perished* handbrake lever opertation becoming stiff*

Fail 13 Nov 2013 61,432 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre has cut in tread - recommend replacement*

shields on underbody restrict examination* osf headlamp pattern poor and aim on limit- just acceptable* light intensity from indicator repeaters poor but acceptable* rear tyres worn and perished* handbrake lever opertation becoming stiff*

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,423 miles

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* headlamp patterns a little indistinct and on aim limits* front tyres worn and perished* handbrake lever operation a little stiff*

Fail 6 Nov 2012 52,423 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* headlamp patterns a little indistinct and on aim limits* front tyres worn and perished* handbrake lever operation a little stiff*

Pass 19 Nov 2011 43,697 miles

headlamp aims on aim limits* shields on underbody restrict examination* handbrake operation a little stiff* very slight perishing of tyres*

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,708 miles

headlamp aims on aim limits* minor abrasions on osf tyre outer wall* handbrake lver a little stiff*

Pass 21 Nov 2009 29,063 miles

SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY RESTRICT EXAMINATION* TYRES WORN AND PERISHED IN GENERAL*

Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,613 miles

ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED ANDFOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

PLASTIC SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY,ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* HEADLAMP AIMS ON AIM LIMITS* REAR PADS APPEAR LOW* OSF TYRE WORN AND PERISHED AND OUTER WALL DAMAGED* REAR TYRES WORN AND PERISHED*

Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,187 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV05 ELX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AV05 ELX, 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

How do I check the history of AV05 ELX?

You can check the full history of AV05 ELX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV05 ELX registered?

AV05 ELX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is AV05 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 ELX shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV05 ELX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV05 ELX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.