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AO05 HEU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,973 mi
Last recorded150,973 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 150,973 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 129,871 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 122,621 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 118,080 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4, front & rear, both sides... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 117,331 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,339 miles

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

both front wings heavily corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 112,301 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both front wings heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 102,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,095 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 83,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre craked

Fail 13 Oct 2015 83,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre craked

Fail 13 Sep 2014 78,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre cut, but not showing cords.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre cut, but not showing cords.

Pass 13 Sep 2014 78,239 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut, but not showing cords.

Offside rear tyre cut, but not showing cords.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 75,402 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,134 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear disc slight wear

Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,241 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,327 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped

offside rear disc slightly deteriorated (surface rust)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,229 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,159 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 HEU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HEU, 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 AO05 HEU registered?

AO05 HEU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is AO05 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 HEU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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