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AO05 HMA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,539 mi
Last recorded64,539 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 64,539 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 64,537 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 64,235 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 24 Jan 2024 63,983 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 63,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 63,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 63,258 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 63,255 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 62,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 62,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 62,551 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,170 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,832 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 60,832 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 60,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,433 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 53,709 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 53,709 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,532 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,796 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,140 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,855 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,938 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,366 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 HMA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HMA, 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 HMA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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