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AV05 EUO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,683 mi
Last recorded103,683 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 103,683 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 92,843 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,016 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 64,475 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 51,758 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 32,295 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 21,495 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 21,121 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 20,601 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 19,993 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 19,246 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 18,300 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 16,887 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 15,686 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 13,686 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,872 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 10,101 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 8,425 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,416 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 EUO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EUO, 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 EUO?

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What year was AV05 EUO registered?

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

Is AV05 EUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 EUO shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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