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AO05 OYL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

150,991 mi
Last recorded150,991 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 150,991 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 150,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced susp mtg area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 147,046 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 147,046 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 142,231 miles

Both Nearside and Offside front lower suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Both Nearside and Offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipes greased

Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn

Minor chips in front screen

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 136,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2022 131,482 miles

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rearbox corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 125,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front track rod end gators starting to split

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

window screen has various small stone chips

Pass 8 Jul 2020 121,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside front CV gator starting to perish and split

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 114,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres feathered/worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 107,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust slight corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 100,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 92,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 85,387 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 77,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,763 miles

Front registration plate cracked and deteriorated

Rear bump-stops deteriorated

Wiper blades indicating that they are worn

Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,177 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear Tyre starting to crack ( 8 years old )

Rear bump-stops deteriorated

Wiperblades worn

Pass 14 Mar 2011 54,625 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,970 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,634 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 39,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,304 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 OYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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