VOLKSWAGEN GOLF AV05GXR has 26 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 74,900 miles 10 months ago on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 09:05.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 22nd December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

AV05GXR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202674,900 MI
FAILED23RD DECEMBER 202574,900 MI
 
  1. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 202422ND DECEMBER 202571,900 MI
FAILED20TH DECEMBER 202471,898 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202322ND DECEMBER 202469,767 MI
FAILED22ND DECEMBER 202369,767 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202222ND DECEMBER 202366,942 MI
FAILED15TH DECEMBER 202266,942 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 202122ND DECEMBER 202264,495 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On The Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 202022ND DECEMBER 202163,683 MI
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 201922ND DECEMBER 202062,339 MI
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 201822ND DECEMBER 201960,961 MI
FAILED21ST DECEMBER 201860,961 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim So That Beam "kick Up" Is Not Visible On The Screen (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim So That Beam "kick Up" Is Not Visible On The Screen (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 201722ND DECEMBER 201859,689 MI
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 201622ND DECEMBER 201757,762 MI
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 201522ND DECEMBER 201655,720 MI
FAILED21ST DECEMBER 201555,720 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 201422ND DECEMBER 201554,206 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED23RD DECEMBER 201454,206 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (8.4.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  7. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  8. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 201312TH DECEMBER 201452,827 MI
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20123RD DECEMBER 201351,209 MI
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 20113RD DECEMBER 201248,985 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Tyre Cracking Slightly
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20103RD DECEMBER 201146,263 MI
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 200930TH NOVEMBER 201042,473 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 200823RD NOVEMBER 200935,261 MI
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 200723RD NOVEMBER 200826,678 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AV05GXR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

AV05GXR MOT Comments

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AV05GXR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 74,900 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,745 miles

AV05GXR FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration AV05GXR was manufactured on Monday 7th March 2005 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 74,900 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 3,745 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AV05GXR has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 11 Advisories, 9 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 9 Major, 1 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does AV05GXR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 1st November 2026 AV05GXR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AV05GXR Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 1st November 2026 AV05GXR does have Tax. Read more

When does AV05GXR Tax expire?

The current Tax for AV05GXR will expire in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AV05GXR MOT expire?

The current MOT for AV05GXR will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 22nd December 2026. Read more

When did AV05GXR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AV05GXR was on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 09:05. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AV05GXR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for AV05GXR we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AV05GXR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for AV05GXR we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AV05GXR?

AV05GXR is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has AV05GXR done?

The odometer reading for AV05GXR at the last MOT in December 2025 was 74,900 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,745 miles per year. Read more

How old is AV05GXR?

The vehicle AV05GXR was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Monday 7th March 2005. Read more

What colour is AV05GXR?

The official colour of AV05GXR is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does AV05GXR have?

AV05GXR has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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