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AO05 DUY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,990 mi
Last recorded119,990 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 119,990 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 119,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 119,965 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer cv boots split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps, no defined pattern on test (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn excessive movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from cat (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp badly corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge, nearside replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 113,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 110,063 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and tyre treads worn to tread wear bars Both sides STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and tyre treads wearing to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 107,040 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 101,926 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Headlights starting to discolour

Fail 6 Mar 2020 101,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Headlights starting to discolour

Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,678 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 91,258 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 91,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ' front flex joint (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 83,612 miles

front tyres getting close to limits

Fail 13 Feb 2017 83,612 miles

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

front tyres getting close to limits

Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,607 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 74,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,597 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 60,508 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,936 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,515 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,070 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,731 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,907 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 18,854 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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AO05 DUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AO05 DUY, 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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AO05 DUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is AO05 DUY safe to buy?

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