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AX05 LXG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,704 mi
Last recorded186,704 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 LXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 186,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing starting to corrode

Fail 17 Mar 2020 186,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front wing starting to corrode

Pass 19 Nov 2018 168,873 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 168,873 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 156,285 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 156,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE BADLY SCRUBBED DUE TO WORN SUSPENSION BUSH (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 141,691 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 141,679 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 136,176 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 123,342 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 113,366 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 101,762 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,004 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 73,214 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,214 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,341 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,912 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 LXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

AX05 LXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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