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AY05 FEE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,970 mi
Last recorded130,970 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 FEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 130,970 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 125,944 miles

Front tyres slight cracking on outer treads

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but can function as intended

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but can function as intended

engine oil leak

parking brake only just met efficiency offside low

Pass 2 Feb 2022 123,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Pipe to caliper twisted. (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 120,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight grease leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn down close to wear indicators. 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 120,254 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer/pipe assembly corroded and blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer slight grease leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn down close to wear indicators. 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 116,786 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,184 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 107,801 miles

Offside Front DISC BACK PLATE HOLED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TO MID PIPE (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 107,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front DISC BACK PLATE HOLED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TO MID PIPE (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,212 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 105,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,811 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 86,173 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 84,210 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2014 84,210 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 78,089 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 78,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 68,740 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,439 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,765 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,052 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,582 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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AY05 FEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AY05 FEE, 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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AY05 FEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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