MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all cv boot slightly damaged
service brake slightly low parking brake reading slightly low
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was AO05 UYW registered?
AO05 UYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 2005.
Is AO05 UYW safe to buy?
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