2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AV05 XRN

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (AV05 XRN) between April 2008 and November 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.