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AV05 GXJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,342 mi
Last recorded105,342 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 105,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge/cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2024 102,167 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 98,678 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 98,624 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 94,322 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 94,322 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 89,050 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning incorporated within door mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 89,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning incorporated within door mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 83,779 miles

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

Oil warning light illuminated

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,712 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 79,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Nov 2018 79,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,646 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,721 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

covers fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,737 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 53,325 miles

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)

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

both head light lenz in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,549 miles

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

oil fouling on the gear box

Pass 23 Feb 2013 42,927 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,316 miles

Coolant leak.

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

Oil leak

catalytic converter faulty.(req replace)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,318 miles

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

Offside front tyre has a cut. (advise replace)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 35,318 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre has a cut. (advise replace)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,270 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 22,976 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,976 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,640 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 18,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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 GXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GXJ, 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 GXJ registered?

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

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