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AV05 YXU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,646 mi
Last recorded141,646 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 141,646 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 136,273 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 136,141 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 130,624 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 130,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 122,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 122,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 116,941 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 108,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2013 101,516 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,865 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 84,830 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 77,163 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear pads are low

Pass 1 Dec 2009 68,899 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 68,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 61,124 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 74,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,220 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 YXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

AV05 YXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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