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AV05 FLW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,135 mi
Last recorded129,135 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 129,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside/offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 126,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate heavily deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Fail 14 Feb 2020 126,645 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate heavily deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Pass 12 Jan 2019 116,224 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 107,852 miles

EML on

Offside Front Lower fog light glass smashed

Offside Front Outer covered with ducktape

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 107,852 miles

Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

EML on

Offside Front Lower fog light glass smashed

Pass 6 Feb 2017 95,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,385 miles

check engine light on

Fail 16 Feb 2016 82,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

check engine light on

Fail 5 Mar 2015 70,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,512 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,015 miles

Offside dipped beam image poor but sufficient to test.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,448 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Mar 2011 45,031 miles

O/S/R DISC WORN ON EDGE

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,031 miles

O/S/R DISC WORN ON EDGE

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,113 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 25,914 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,668 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 FLW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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