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AV05 UMB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,103 mi
Last recorded154,103 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 UMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 154,103 miles

Glow plug light flashing

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet handle missing

Fail 20 Sep 2024 154,103 miles

Glow plug light flashing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet handle missing

Fail 18 Sep 2024 154,000 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad lining come apart (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Glow plug light flashing

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet handle missing

Pass 20 Sep 2023 137,247 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 137,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 133,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing inner edge of tyres

Pass 14 May 2018 123,834 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 123,834 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 107,237 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 99,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,662 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 26 Mar 2013 78,547 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 78,547 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n s r tyre on 2mm.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,709 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 68,709 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,808 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,375 miles

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

nearside rear tyre going out of shape and has low spots of tread

offside rear tyre going out of shape and has low spots of tread

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,153 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,165 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 UMB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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