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AO05 YDS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

184,854 mi
Last recorded184,854 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 184,854 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 173,936 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 161,815 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 161,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 149,143 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 137,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 129,420 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,171 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 101,424 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,721 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 87,849 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,867 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 82,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,325 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 64,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

personal items in boot area not checked

Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

personal items in boot area not checked

Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,436 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 54,436 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 52,395 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,432 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,998 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)

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

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 YDS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YDS, 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 YDS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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