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AX05 NNH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,416 mi
Last recorded159,416 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 NNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2023 159,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced need cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 154,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lense becoming cloudy due to age, beam image still visible at present. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lense becoming cloudy due to age, beam image still visible at present. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 150,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16..advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both backplates corroded

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2021 150,115 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16..advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both backplates corroded

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2020 143,605 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Off side front tyre on 3.0mm (205/55x16)

Off side rear door difficult to open because of damage to sill

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 143,605 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Off side outer sill damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Off side front tyre on 3.0mm (205/55x16)

Off side rear door difficult to open because of damage to sill

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

Pass 2 May 2019 137,401 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 130,509 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 126,973 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 123,911 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advanced wear on nearside rear brake pads.

nearside outer rear tail light not working.

offside front brake disc slightly scored.

Fail 10 May 2016 123,911 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure affecting rear view (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advanced wear on nearside rear brake pads.

nearside outer rear tail light not working.

offside front brake disc slightly scored.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,717 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f mirror casing damaged

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2014 109,724 miles

n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 19 Apr 2013 100,091 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 100,091 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 87,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

under body covers fitted.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 73,621 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 57,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,086 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,197 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)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy.

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 NNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 NNH, 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 NNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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