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AV05 XRN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,087 mi
Last recorded129,087 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 129,087 miles

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

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2025 129,087 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2024 128,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 125,843 miles

middle exhaust sleeve corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

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

underneath of vehicle surface corrosion throughout

Pass 11 Nov 2022 119,953 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

center exhaust bracket slightly worn

Fail 7 Nov 2022 119,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

center exhaust bracket slightly worn

Pass 19 Nov 2021 117,177 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside both doors damaged

Offside Front back plate deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2021 117,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside both doors damaged

Offside Front back plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2020 113,302 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2019 106,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,996 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 94,860 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 94,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 92,226 miles

esp light on

Fail 15 Nov 2016 92,226 miles

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

esp light on

Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes have slight binds

Pass 20 Nov 2014 86,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 81,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,731 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,043 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,160 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre low on inside edge.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,615 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,269 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 XRN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 XRN, 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 XRN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is AV05 XRN safe to buy?

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