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AO05 VDJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,598 mi
Last recorded176,598 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 176,598 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills, exhaust back box, exhaust pipe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2024 176,594 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills, exhaust back box, exhaust pipe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 164,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 164,117 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake binding excessively (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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 15 Mar 2022 150,963 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 149,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 149,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Due to not working but could be deteriorated (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 141,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Vehicle Emits Black Smoke But Not Excessively

Pass 22 Apr 2017 130,757 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 121,088 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 121,088 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 114,882 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven tread + slightly low

Fail 28 Apr 2015 114,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre uneven tread + slightly low

Pass 22 Apr 2014 109,622 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 109,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,307 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,043 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 80,527 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,236 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,802 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,840 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 VDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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