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AO05 WCY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,811 mi
Last recorded108,811 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2020 108,811 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 85,008 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 82,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,201 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 69,717 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,588 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,163 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,847 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,701 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,604 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,707 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 21,561 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 13,188 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 WCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 WCY registered?

AO05 WCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is AO05 WCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 WCY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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