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AO05 OXZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,910 mi
Last recorded100,910 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 100,910 miles

Central Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn gear mount bush crack (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 98,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 98,983 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 95,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn low & uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 95,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn low & uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 88,474 miles

Both headlamp beam images deteriorating

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,286 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 85,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 82,459 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 78,455 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipe joint (7.1.2)

Front exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Front headlamps glazed

Lower plastic underbody trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn severely on inner edge also split on tread-not yet exposing ply or cord-would advise replacing asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 May 2017 78,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn inner edge-195-65-15 fitted (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipe joint (7.1.2)

Front exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Front headlamps glazed

Lower plastic underbody trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn severely on inner edge also split on tread-not yet exposing ply or cord-would advise replacing asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2016 75,331 miles

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

Rear both tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 18 May 2016 75,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear both tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2015 72,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge splitting around tread area and slightly mishaped 195-65-15 fitted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and split on tread 195-65-15 fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,023 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 70,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 60,903 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight cracking

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 16 May 2012 54,401 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 50,184 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,191 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,251 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,002 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 OXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OXZ, 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 OXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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