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AV05 SVT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,180 mi
Last recorded138,180 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 SVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 138,180 miles

Non standard suspension fitted at time of test

Offside Front Wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2023 129,523 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 120,571 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2022 120,571 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r tyre worn inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2021 115,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 108,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

nearsdie front outer cv gaiter starting to leak grease past clip

Fail 13 Feb 2020 108,041 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearsdie front outer cv gaiter starting to leak grease past clip

tpms warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Jan 2019 102,642 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not visible

Fail 17 Jan 2019 102,642 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not visible

Pass 17 Jan 2018 95,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 87,759 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 87,758 miles

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

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

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

tyre size 225/40 r18

Pass 13 Jan 2016 89,742 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,318 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,675 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,602 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on inner edges.

Slight damage to nearside headlamp lens.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,212 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 30,687 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,687 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,333 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 SVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol 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 SVT, 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 SVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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