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AO05 UTF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,134 mi
Last recorded174,134 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 174,134 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 175,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 169,332 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 157,349 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)

Fail 23 May 2017 157,349 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 151,640 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs worn and corroded

both front wheel arch corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/f wishbone rear bush has play

o/s/r tyre has perishing cracks

Fail 24 May 2016 151,640 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs worn and corroded

both front wheel arch corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/f wishbone rear bush has play

o/s/r tyre has perishing cracks

Pass 20 Feb 2015 142,084 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/f wishbone bushes detarioted

Pass 21 Feb 2014 136,784 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front tyrs wearing inner edges

both rear brake padds geting low and discs corroded

both rear tyre wearing inner edges and reached to minimum limit

o/s/f wishbourne rear bush deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2014 136,102 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)

both front brake discs worn

both front tyrs wearing inner edges

both rear brake padds geting low and discs corroded

both rear tyre wearing inner edges and reached to minimum limit

o/s/f wishbourne rear bush deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 125,559 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 110,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 99,063 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 87,126 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 85,862 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 UTF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AO05 UTF safe to buy?

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