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AO05 RHK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,103 mi
Last recorded141,103 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 141,103 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 141,103 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 133,521 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated & images poor. front brake pads worn close to limit

Fail 26 Aug 2015 133,521 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking fluid contamination (3.6.A.1)

headlight lenses deteriorated & images poor. front brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 26 Sep 2014 118,666 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 25 Sep 2014 118,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 99,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not working

offside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2013 99,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inside

high level brake light not working

offside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

High level brake light defective

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 86,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

High level brake light defective

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 66,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level stop light defective

Offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,866 miles

offside rear light lense cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,293 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 143,755 miles

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2008 125,807 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 125,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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 RHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RHK, 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 RHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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