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A2 OEH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,386 mi
Last recorded27,386 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 OEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 27,386 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 21,830 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 21,310 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 20,410 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 20,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 20,112 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 19,551 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 19,280 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 18,526 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 18,251 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 17,857 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 16,792 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 15,596 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 15,064 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 15,064 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 14,295 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 13,620 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,207 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 10,936 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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A2 OEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A2 OEH, 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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What year was A2 OEH registered?

A2 OEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is A2 OEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 OEH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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