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AX05 EHL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,237 mi
Last recorded97,237 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 EHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2013 97,237 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,713 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,968 miles

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads slightly worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

offside rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2008 30,838 miles

osf/nsf tyres getting low on edges

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 EHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AX05 EHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX05 EHL?

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What year was AX05 EHL registered?

AX05 EHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AX05 EHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 EHL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX05 EHL have outstanding finance?

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