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AV05 EUW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,723 mi
Last recorded100,723 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 100,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear door seal adrift

Fail 17 Nov 2020 100,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear door seal adrift

Pass 22 Nov 2019 91,367 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,318 miles

Rear brake discs looked to have been overheated at some stage

Pass 18 Nov 2017 71,276 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,747 miles

Both rear tyres developing tread base cracks

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 61,763 miles

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

both rear tyres developing tread base cracks

Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,764 miles

rear tyres starting to develop tread base cracks

Fail 25 Nov 2014 58,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres starting to develop tread base cracks

Pass 7 Nov 2013 53,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sticker in windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,625 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,380 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,112 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,465 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 11,874 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 7,932 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 EUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EUW, 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

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What year was AV05 EUW registered?

AV05 EUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is AV05 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 EUW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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