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AX05 TVO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,484 mi
Last recorded134,484 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 TVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 134,484 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 134,481 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/f inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 127,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in a zone (3.2 (a) (i))

front plus rear lowing springs fitted to vehicle

Fail 18 Dec 2019 127,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in a zone (3.2 (a) (i))

front plus rear lowing springs fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2019 122,370 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 122,350 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 117,330 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 111,529 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 107,934 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 103,395 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 98,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 92,183 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,136 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,056 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,827 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,077 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)

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 TVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TVO, 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 TVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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