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AO05 VDD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,991 mi
Last recorded144,991 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 144,991 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emits blue smoke when warmed up (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30cm of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill within 30cm of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 140,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 136,459 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 136,392 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 132,884 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 132,884 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 125,145 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 125,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 115,652 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 107,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 107,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,398 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 101,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,821 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,635 miles

engine missfiring

Fail 16 Apr 2014 88,634 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine missfiring

Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,385 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 74,385 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 May 2011 63,836 miles

n/s mirror and repeater damaged

Fail 5 May 2011 63,834 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror and repeater damaged

Pass 5 May 2010 53,724 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

front tyres getting down

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,842 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,467 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 VDD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VDD, 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 VDD registered?

AO05 VDD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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