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AX05 FFE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,600 mi
Last recorded120,600 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 FFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 120,600 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 112,100 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 112,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 111,848 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2019 104,265 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2018 94,681 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

aftermarket h.i.d kit fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 85,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 75,453 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

center stop light dim

o/s headlamp pattern vague

rear tyres mis-shapen on inner edges

Fail 9 May 2016 75,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

center stop light dim

o/s headlamp pattern vague

rear tyres mis-shapen on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2015 61,562 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 52,426 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 43,783 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 35,610 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 35,610 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 25,089 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 17,943 miles

offside rear tyre,sidewall damaged

Pass 13 May 2009 14,906 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 12,012 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 11,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Number Plate Lamp loose.

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 FFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFE, 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 AX05 FFE registered?

AX05 FFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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