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AO05 MRU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,801 mi
Last recorded177,801 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 177,801 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 177,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded and sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 171,172 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 171,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 166,408 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 166,408 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 159,806 miles

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

general underside corrosion to front and rear

minor corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 14 May 2019 159,805 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

general underside corrosion to front and rear

minor corrosion to offside outer sill

slight exhaust blow centre section

Pass 10 May 2018 155,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside headlamp lense frosted causing a poor beam image

oil around engine

rear tyres heavily perished

underside and components heavily corroded in places

windscreen chipped

Fail 5 May 2018 154,892 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside headlamp lense frosted causing a poor beam image

oil around engine

rear tyres heavily perished

underside and components heavily corroded in places

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Apr 2017 146,788 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front Exhaust Flexi Pipe deteriorated

nearside rear Tyre perished

offside rear Tyre perished

Fail 13 Apr 2017 146,788 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front Exhaust Flexi Pipe deteriorated

nearside rear Tyre perished

offside rear Tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2016 138,518 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 126,165 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre joiner sleeve deteriorated

oil level on min

Pass 7 Mar 2014 113,675 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,184 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre rear brake light has a bulb not working but over 50% of light source active

Fail 16 Mar 2013 102,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre rear brake light has a bulb not working but over 50% of light source active

Pass 16 Mar 2012 90,636 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,179 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,162 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,800 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 55,800 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,318 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 MRU 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 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MRU, 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 MRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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