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AV05 EUE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

118,541 mi
Last recorded118,541 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 118,541 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly worn/ lipped inner facing edge(s)

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 118,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc(s) slightly worn/ lipped inner facing edge(s)

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 109,233 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 102,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 87,255 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 87,253 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine under tray loose hanging down

Pass 14 Feb 2022 82,399 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 75,741 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,184 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,507 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 53,658 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 49,788 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,693 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,627 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,009 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 30,705 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 26,294 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,949 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 16,832 miles

advise central locking only opens drivers door

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 EUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AV05 EUE, 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 AV05 EUE registered?

AV05 EUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is AV05 EUE safe to buy?

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