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AO05 URV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,177 mi
Last recorded138,177 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 URV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 138,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 128,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 123,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 123,053 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 113,505 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 113,492 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,270 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 101,258 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,011 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

nearside rear tyre has wear to the inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 82,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge but no cords visible at present (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 82,425 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge but no cords visible at present (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,237 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery is not clamped down, but is unable to fall out.

both front tyres wearing prematurely on inner edges.

full length undertrays fitted.

n/s rear brake disc shield missing.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 74,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern, lens deteriorated, (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern, lens deteriorated, (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery is not clamped down, but is unable to fall out.

both front tyres wearing prematurely on inner edges.

full length undertrays fitted.

heavy oil leak, n/s front lower wishbone contaminated but brakes unaffected at time of test.

n/s rear brake disc shield missing.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

wish bone bushes slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,602 miles

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

both front brake disc backing plates slightly corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

near side front brake disc corroded slightly on inner face

near side rear brake disc backing plate slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,020 miles

both front brake disc backing plates corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes perished

engine management light on dash

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,436 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 37,436 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyre treads on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,061 miles

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

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 URV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 URV, 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 URV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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