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AV05 HKJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,355 mi
Last recorded188,355 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 188,355 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 178,341 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 178,341 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 167,294 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 167,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 155,408 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 155,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 144,427 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 133,596 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 121,554 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 110,757 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 94,575 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 94,575 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,126 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 73,535 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 64,708 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,470 miles

rear tyers craking in treads font tyers wearing on inside edges

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 HKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HKJ, 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 HKJ registered?

AV05 HKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AV05 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 HKJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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