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AV05 UNS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,811 mi
Last recorded114,811 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 UNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 114,811 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 114,811 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 110,119 miles

bonnet safty catch faulty

both front dip beam image only just visible

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 5 Dec 2013 105,519 miles

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 105,519 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 100,504 miles

nearside rear tyre has been run flat

Pass 7 Dec 2011 98,882 miles

nearside rear tyre side walls slightly damaged due to being run flat

Fail 7 Dec 2011 98,882 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre side walls slightly damaged due to being run flat

Pass 21 Jun 2010 82,472 miles

front discs are slightily worn on both side

Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,714 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 80,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,193 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 54,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side front tyre is wearing excessivly on inside shoulder.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Off side front tyre is wearing excessivly on inside shoulder.

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 UNS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UNS, 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 UNS registered?

AV05 UNS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is AV05 UNS safe to buy?

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