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AO05 XUL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,122 mi
Last recorded177,122 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 177,122 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front windscreen washer not working

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover damaged

Fail 3 May 2018 176,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front windscreen washer not working

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover damaged

Pass 19 May 2017 171,048 miles

All brake flexi hoses are slightly deteriorated

Both head lamps are slightly deteriorated

Exhaust sleeve clamps are corroded

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok on test

Fail 19 May 2017 171,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

All brake flexi hoses are slightly deteriorated

Both head lamps are slightly deteriorated

Exhaust sleeve clamps are corroded

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok on test

Pass 27 May 2016 162,515 miles

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

engine cover's undertrays fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 162,515 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect product on lense (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect product on lense (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine cover's undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2015 156,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 156,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 133,148 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 126,692 miles

all four tyres all most down to legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2011 114,525 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 101,029 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 101,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 86,230 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 61,700 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 XUL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUL, 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 XUL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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