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AX05 ONB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,642 mi
Last recorded175,642 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 175,642 miles

Front n/s & o/s wheel arches are badly corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

cloudy headlights

Fail 15 Sep 2017 175,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front n/s & o/s wheel arches are badly corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

cloudy headlights

Pass 3 Sep 2016 164,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 148,642 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 134,206 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 134,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 122,358 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 111,809 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 100,622 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 100,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 91,383 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 77,209 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,231 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 ONB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ONB, 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 ONB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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