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AY05 FET

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,301 mi
Last recorded145,301 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 FET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 145,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 145,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Evidence of over heating but not binding. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inside edge going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inside edge going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 134,641 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 134,641 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure Centre joint loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 127,813 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 127,813 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 126,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 124,003 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 121,477 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 119,457 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 110,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

winter wheels and tyres fitted at time of test.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 110,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

winter wheels and tyres fitted at time of test.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 101,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front inner disc scored

front wipers smearing but clearing screen

nearside front shocker slightly leaking

ofside front shocker corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,379 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 84,745 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,745 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,583 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,969 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,969 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,766 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 47,460 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,009 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 FET is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AY05 FET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 FET registered?

AY05 FET is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is AY05 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 FET shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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