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AO05 UCL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

126,122 mi
Last recorded126,122 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 UCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 126,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear stub axle corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear stub axle corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 117,385 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 117,385 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 112,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 106,902 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 100,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 93,992 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 89,433 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,986 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,852 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 68,579 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,442 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,012 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,561 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,704 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,559 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,815 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,063 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,838 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 20,430 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 UCL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

AO05 UCL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AO05 UCL safe to buy?

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