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AO05 OYH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,545 mi
Last recorded117,545 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 117,545 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 110,383 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 110,377 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 102,778 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 100,806 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 95,678 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,428 miles

both offside front & rear brake discs rusting on outer faces

Pass 6 Feb 2021 90,746 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 90,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 90,102 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,765 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,635 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 85,635 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,553 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,586 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,452 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,930 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 58,106 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,106 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,245 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 31,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,498 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 OYH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 OYH registered?

AO05 OYH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is AO05 OYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 OYH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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