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AO05 FOU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,675 mi
Last recorded120,675 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 120,675 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 116,964 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 6 Feb 2024 116,961 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked + perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brakes binding slightly

headlight lenses dull affecting light output + light aims

Pass 1 Feb 2023 113,486 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 109,230 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 109,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,680 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 102,798 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 94,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 86,617 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,354 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 81,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 74,999 miles

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

centre rear seat belt slow to recoil

Fail 13 Jan 2016 74,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

centre rear seat belt slow to recoil

Pass 23 Jan 2015 69,967 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 64,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,805 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,034 miles

both rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,354 miles

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

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

floor covers fitted n/s and o/s

Fail 14 Mar 2011 46,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

floor covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,495 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,499 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 30,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,593 miles

Both front and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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 FOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FOU, 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 FOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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