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AX05 UGR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

228,639 mi
Last recorded228,639 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 UGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 228,639 miles

Front both front wings corroded been taped up corroded edges

Fail 19 Jul 2021 228,639 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch stuck (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps opaquai cleaned (4.1.2 (c))

Front both front wings corroded been taped up corroded edges

Pass 14 Jul 2020 224,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2020 224,978 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated can be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 215,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 203,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 194,006 miles

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

engine noise rattle /knock

Fail 18 Jul 2017 194,002 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine noise rattle /knock

Pass 25 Jul 2016 182,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine kicks on start engine mounts movements

Pass 28 Jul 2015 165,913 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head light covers starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jul 2014 149,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 133,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 116,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

Pass 25 Jul 2011 101,709 miles

covers over floor panns and under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2011 101,709 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

covers over floor panns and under tray fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2010 90,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,063 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,370 miles

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

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 UGR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UGR, 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 UGR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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