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A10 GOU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,439 mi
Last recorded163,439 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 GOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 163,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 156,347 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 156,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2020 149,600 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 143,249 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 140,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 140,890 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 128,817 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 128,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 116,954 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 102,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner egde (225/40Y18)

Offside front tyre smooth on inner edge (225/40Y18)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch stiff

Fail 8 Jan 2014 88,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 3 Jan 2013 77,085 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,801 miles

exhasut has a split in it no gases coming from it

Fail 12 Jan 2012 66,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhasut has a split in it no gases coming from it

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,688 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,982 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 52,982 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,521 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 44,255 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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A10 GOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A10 GOU, 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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A10 GOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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