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AV05 EMJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,426 mi
Last recorded68,426 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 68,426 miles

full under tray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 65,599 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 65,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 58,990 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 55,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 51,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 47,287 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake binding small amount

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

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 26 Jan 2017 41,633 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 37,465 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 36,505 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 34,693 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 34,688 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 32,742 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 30,930 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,464 miles

esp system not working

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,374 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,499 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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AV05 EMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV05 EMJ, 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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AV05 EMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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