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AO05 UYW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,004 mi
Last recorded169,004 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 UYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 169,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 158,035 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 147,375 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 147,359 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 142,201 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all cv boot slightly damaged

service brake slightly low parking brake reading slightly low

Fail 5 May 2018 142,201 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all cv boot slightly damaged

service brake slightly low parking brake reading slightly low

Pass 21 Nov 2016 130,810 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 128,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 118,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 116,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 115,596 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 105,585 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 99,961 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 87,004 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 67,675 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 UYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 UYW registered?

AO05 UYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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The MOT history for AO05 UYW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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