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AV05 MUO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,227 mi
Last recorded147,227 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 MUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 147,227 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides front brake flexi hoses perishing

Both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Both sides front roll bar link ball joints slight movement

Both sides rear tyres perishing

Front brake discs show wear & corrosion

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside front outer driveshaft cv gaiter small split

Rear No plate deteriorating

Slight play in offside front inner track rod joint

Pass 19 Mar 2021 132,827 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to limit

Fail 18 Mar 2021 132,827 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2020 125,923 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 114,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 105,717 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 2 Feb 2017 99,026 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 99,026 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system on dash (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 90,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres badly cracked/perished

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked/perished on sidewalls

crack in offside lower corner of windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2014 80,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked/perished on sidewalls

crack in offside lower corner of windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly cracked with small cuts in tread

small cut nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2013 76,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly cracked with small cuts in tread

small cut nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 73,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 1 Sep 2010 63,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,411 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,112 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,097 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 MUO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MUO, 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 MUO registered?

AV05 MUO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is AV05 MUO safe to buy?

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