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AV05 ULU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,230 mi
Last recorded123,230 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ULU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 123,230 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 123,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 119,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 119,239 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 113,627 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jun 2019 113,624 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 105,304 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,860 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,885 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,222 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 71,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,814 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,791 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,684 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,418 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,389 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,385 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 14,274 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 ULU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

AV05 ULU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AV05 ULU safe to buy?

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