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AX05 UGN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

145,750 mi
Last recorded145,750 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 UGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2021 145,750 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts headlights product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 141,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 141,635 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 138,859 miles

Offside Rear Light cluster lens holed but not effecting operation

Fail 14 Oct 2019 138,859 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster lens holed but not effecting operation

Pass 30 Nov 2018 130,533 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 130,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 123,986 miles

Offside Rear Has a cut in the sidewall greater than 1" but the cords aren't exposed.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 123,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Traction control warning light on. (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Has a cut in the sidewall greater than 1" but the cords aren't exposed.

Steering system warning light on.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 116,222 miles

Alternator belt worn

Nearside rear brake slightly binding and brake pads thin on this side

Offside front fog lamp cracked

Offside front wing corroded

Offside rear light lens cracked

Play in Nearside front door hinge but door closes securely

Rear brake discs corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear tyre perrished (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 116,220 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both headlight need cleaning (1.8.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Alternator belt worn

Nearside rear brake slightly binding and brake pads thin on this side

Offside front fog lamp cracked

Offside front wing corroded

Offside rear light lens cracked

Play in Nearside front door hinge but door closes securely

Rear brake discs corroded

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear tyre perrished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 107,457 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 107,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 93,649 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front head light glass deteriorated

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 93,649 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front head light glass deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,219 miles

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

off/side front brake disc very rusty.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 84,219 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off/side front brake disc very rusty.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 82,261 miles

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

near/side and off/side front brake discs rusted and pitted on inner face

Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,068 miles

2x nails in n/s/r tyre.

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,252 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 62,252 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Rear 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 UGN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 UGN, 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 UGN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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