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AX05 UHH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,565 mi
Last recorded147,565 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 UHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 147,565 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 142,100 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2025 142,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 138,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 134,964 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 130,552 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 127,911 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 127,911 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 124,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 119,930 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 114,306 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 107,501 miles

coolant level low

front wiper blades smearing

nearside front wishbone rear bush worn

offside front wishbone rear bush worn

oil level low

rear wiper blade smearing

Fail 7 Jul 2016 107,501 miles

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

coolant level low

front wiper blades smearing

nearside front wishbone rear bush worn

offside front wishbone rear bush worn

oil level low

rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,491 miles

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

nsf tyre has small cut in outter sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2014 86,198 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 86,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cut in n/s/f outer sidewall.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,729 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,747 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 58,487 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 50,082 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,987 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,392 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 30,392 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UHH, 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 UHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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