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AO05 PTY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

176,214 mi
Last recorded176,214 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 PTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 176,214 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 161,010 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 146,478 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 131,843 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 113,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ands offside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,544 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 97,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,297 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

some under bonnet components covered

some under side components covered

Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,102 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,906 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,107 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,501 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 71,501 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,143 miles

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

nearside rear brake back plate rusted though

Pass 4 Feb 2012 60,555 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 47,190 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 35,649 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 22,390 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 10,442 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 PTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PTY, 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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What year was AO05 PTY registered?

AO05 PTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is AO05 PTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 PTY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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