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AX05 JVL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,359 mi
Last recorded117,359 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 117,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 111,185 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 105,712 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and cracked 20555r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Jun 2019 89,234 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 89,229 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,643 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 76,950 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit/worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Pass 26 May 2016 72,280 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,654 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,462 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,728 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,452 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,032 miles

Rear Tyres Getting Low On Tread.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,257 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 27,138 miles

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

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

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 JVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JVL, 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 JVL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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