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AO05 RGZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,613 mi
Last recorded107,613 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,996 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 94,996 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 800,160 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and is out of shape

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Feb 2014 71,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,151 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,307 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 67,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 62,499 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,974 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 57,974 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 52,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 46,995 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,148 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 RGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RGZ, 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 RGZ registered?

AO05 RGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AO05 RGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 RGZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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