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D16 AWJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,069 mi
Last recorded140,069 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 AWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2022 140,069 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 128,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 118,075 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 109,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 106,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 106,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 105,257 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn low

Fail 25 Aug 2017 105,136 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,702 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 97,702 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,745 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 85,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,365 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

o/s/f outer cv boot has a slight leak of grease

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,223 miles

o/s/f cv boot has slight leak of grease

Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,429 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,669 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,551 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 42,440 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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D16 AWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D16 AWJ, 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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D16 AWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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