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AX05 ONH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,668 mi
Last recorded82,668 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 ONH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

osf nsr brake back plates deteriating

Fail 4 Jun 2018 82,668 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

osf nsr brake back plates deteriating

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,703 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,099 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 78,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect OS (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,286 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 73,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

baffles in rear silencer loose

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,167 miles

head light lenses faded

rear tyres worn low

Fail 22 Jul 2014 68,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

head light lenses faded

rear tyres worn low

Pass 17 Aug 2013 64,753 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,976 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 52,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 52,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 42,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 304,909 miles

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

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 ONH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ONH, 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 ONH registered?

AX05 ONH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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