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AX05 MFO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,255 mi
Last recorded130,255 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 MFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 130,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 117,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 117,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 112,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 105,468 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to/from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

high level stop light inoperative

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,151 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop light part inoperative

Pass 6 Jul 2016 92,938 miles

Check Engine Light On

Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,696 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre support bracket broken off exhaust

engine man lt on

Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre support bracket broken off exhaust

engine man lt on

Pass 2 Jul 2013 73,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken off

slight bind at n/s rear brake

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,499 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 66,499 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,715 miles

all tyres distorted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,333 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,367 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 MFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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