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AO05 WCX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,147 mi
Last recorded156,147 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 WCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 156,147 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cut not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 150,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 150,626 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 140,736 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 140,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 135,022 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 135,018 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 127,695 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 127,695 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 120,360 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated and broken

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

both font wishbones (rear bushes ) slightly deteriorated

both rear brake back plates deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2017 111,273 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 111,269 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,866 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,769 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,787 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 78,787 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 68,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,135 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,137 miles

lefthand front tyre inner sidewall has some hedgehog spines imbedded

Pass 24 May 2010 41,917 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,416 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,563 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 WCX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WCX, 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 WCX registered?

AO05 WCX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is AO05 WCX safe to buy?

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