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AX05 EGV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,350 mi
Last recorded147,350 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 EGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 147,350 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 147,350 miles

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 136,967 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both advise repairing (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 136,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both advise repairing (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2016 126,725 miles

body damage o/s of vehicle sharp edge at rear unlikely to cause injury

both headlight beam patterns poor headlights deteriorating

front brake discs slight corrossion

o/s/f brake backplate corroded and holed

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight windscreen damage

washers poor

Fail 29 Jun 2016 126,725 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure ball joint mounting stud snapped off (2.4.G.1)

body damage o/s of vehicle sharp edge at rear unlikely to cause injury

both headlight beam patterns poor headlights deteriorating

front brake discs slight corrossion

o/s/f brake backplate corroded and holed

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight windscreen damage

washers poor

Fail 23 Jun 2015 115,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 115,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Jun 2014 104,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,264 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 76,904 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 76,904 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,801 miles

Both Front Tyres Scubbing On The Inner Edges

Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Clips In Poor Condition

Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,696 miles

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

engine oil is on mininmum mark on dipstick

Pass 13 May 2008 47,607 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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AX05 EGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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