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AO05 VCW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

109,293 mi
Last recorded109,293 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 109,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 109,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 100,851 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 100,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 97,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,099 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 95,099 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 93,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

catalyst has been welded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 89,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 89,171 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to assess rear inner brake pads for mot purposes

Pass 16 Jan 2018 85,034 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,843 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,460 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 76,460 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 76,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex joint blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cord and perished (4.1.D.1a)

cat blowing slightly at weld

exhaust centre clamp badly corroded

front wipers not clearing screen fully

rear control arm front bushes perished

rear control arm inner and outer bushes perished

Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 72,285 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,238 miles

nearside front brake backplate deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2013 63,235 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front brake backplate deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2012 59,269 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,209 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 55,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,281 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,923 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 45,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,500 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 VCW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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