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AX05 EGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,356 mi
Last recorded114,356 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 EGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,356 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

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

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

all brake disc back plates heavily corroded

corrosion starting in various places under vehicle but not yet to excess

corrosion starting n/s sill but not yet to excess. Also same sill dented

corrosion starting o/s/f wing but not yet to excess

floor covers fitted

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 18 Apr 2019 114,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

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

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

all brake disc back plates heavily corroded

corrosion starting in various places under vehicle but not yet to excess

corrosion starting n/s sill but not yet to excess. Also same sill dented

corrosion starting o/s/f wing but not yet to excess

floor covers fitted

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 29 Dec 2015 114,338 miles

both rear brake discs pitted and worn very close to limit

corrosion starting both front wings but not yet sharp edges

corrosion starting under rear of vehicle

floor covers fitted

n/s sill dented

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

o/s/r tyre at 2mm also bald on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2015 114,327 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs pitted and worn very close to limit

corrosion starting both front wings but not yet a sharp edge

corrosion starting under rear of vehicle

floor covers fitted

n/s sill dented but not affecting vehicle

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Dec 2013 114,301 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermitant noise from aux belt area

n/s sill dented but not affecting vehicle

o/s/r tyre at 2mm on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2013 114,301 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch and 2nd catch a little stiff advise greasing

intermitant noise from aux belt area

n/s sill dented but not affecting vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2012 102,068 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 101,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 85,554 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 85,554 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,417 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 71,417 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,443 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 55,443 miles

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

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

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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AX05 EGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AX05 EGU, 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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AX05 EGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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