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AX05 WFF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,482 mi
Last recorded108,482 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,482 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front back plate insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 108,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front back plate insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 94,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 81,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,447 miles

Nearside Lower corner windscreen cracked

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 67,227 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower corner windscreen cracked

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,897 miles

Front both front tyres slightly perishing on inner sidewall

Rear both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2018 53,897 miles

Braking system leaking brake servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Front both front tyres slightly perishing on inner sidewall

Rear both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2017 44,534 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,975 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 32,975 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,754 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 18,571 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

All tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2014 18,571 miles

All tyres cracking

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2013 17,672 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,624 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 15,624 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 14,859 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 14,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 14,147 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 12,069 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 9,358 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WFF, 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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What year was AX05 WFF registered?

AX05 WFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is AX05 WFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 WFF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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