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AX05 LWW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,438 mi
Last recorded106,438 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 LWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 106,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,020 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 9 May 2013 79,749 miles

Pinhole in nearside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter. Slight weeping of grease. Advise attention.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 64,779 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 19 May 2011 48,225 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 32,107 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,453 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 25,453 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 20,677 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,677 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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 LWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LWW, 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

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What year was AX05 LWW registered?

AX05 LWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AX05 LWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 LWW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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