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AO05 SCV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,195 mi
Last recorded162,195 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 SCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 162,195 miles

Offside Front small surface rust on the offside front wing

Pass 1 Dec 2017 153,917 miles

Engine management light displayed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame and suspension components have slight corrosion

Rear brake back-plates deteriorating

Fail 22 Nov 2017 153,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Engine management light displayed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame and suspension components have slight corrosion

Rear brake back-plates deteriorating

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 138,808 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 122,359 miles

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

O/S Front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2015 122,359 miles

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

O/S Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 112,757 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

ns rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2014 112,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

ns rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2013 102,124 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 25 Jul 2012 92,974 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,974 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,747 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 69,992 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 69,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 50,885 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,369 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,814 miles

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

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

both rear tyres signs of distortion on inner tread blocks

wiper blades showing signs of wear

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 SCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

AO05 SCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is AO05 SCV safe to buy?

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