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AX05 WDT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,025 mi
Last recorded136,025 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 WDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 136,025 miles

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

both headlamps faded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 131,159 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 122,773 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Brake disc back plate corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Wipers smearing

Fail 7 Feb 2017 122,756 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Brake disc back plate corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Wipers smearing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 117,112 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 107,147 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 108,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake cisc bsack plates corroded

n/s handbrake pivot not fullt returnig

Pass 13 Aug 2013 105,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 101,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2012 101,558 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 96,223 miles

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

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

Rear discs lipped

Pass 11 Aug 2010 91,259 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 91,259 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs slightly corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake pads low, discs corroded/worn.

Oil level on minimum

Pass 7 Jul 2009 87,996 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 24 Jul 2008 71,488 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 WDT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDT, 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 WDT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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