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AX05 OWV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,149 mi
Last recorded182,149 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 182,149 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2018 172,394 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 170,030 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 170,030 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 161,054 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 143,818 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 133,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp dip beam patterns poor advise attention

engine management light on advise inspection

Pass 21 May 2013 120,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light lit

metal in o/s/r tyre

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 May 2012 108,381 miles

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

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

engine mamagement light on

Fail 23 May 2012 108,381 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine mamagement light on

Pass 19 Jul 2011 97,098 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 96,921 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 81,276 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 65,257 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,257 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 50,820 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 OWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

AX05 OWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is AX05 OWV safe to buy?

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