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AV05 EUH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,704 mi
Last recorded72,704 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 72,704 miles

Both front subframe mounts are slightly corroded

Both rear parking brake levers on callipers have slight restricted free movement

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Knock from front of vehicle when braking unable to find fault during test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front brake pads possible fitted incorrectly

Offside front washer jet low fluid

Possible slight play in offside front drive shaft

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension is corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2023 72,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front subframe mounts are slightly corroded

Both rear parking brake levers on callipers have slight restricted free movement

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Knock from front of vehicle when braking unable to find fault during test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front brake pads possible fitted incorrectly

Offside front washer jet low fluid

Possible slight play in offside front drive shaft

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension is corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 70,301 miles

Front brake pads possible fitted incorrectly

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 66,993 miles

Front brake pads possible fitted incorrectly

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 66,993 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front brake pads possible fitted incorrectly

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 62,516 miles

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

Front brake pads are possible incorrectly mounted further maintance may be required

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,333 miles

Both front headlamps are slightly deteroirated

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 50,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre is deteroirated and splits

Nearside rear outer is slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated and splits

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre is deteroirated and splits

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated and splits

Pass 25 Feb 2017 45,034 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is deteroirated

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

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

Offside front tyre is deteroirated

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Slight damage to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 25 Feb 2017 45,034 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front tyre is deteroirated

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

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

Offside front tyre is deteroirated

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Slight damage to nearside rear outer sill

Unable to give full inspection to offside rear brake pads

Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,126 miles

Front exhaust flex section blowing slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2016 40,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front exhaust flex section blowing slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2015 36,344 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 32,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,173 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 27,244 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,676 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 23,770 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,514 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,541 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 EUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EUH, 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 EUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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