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AO05 YDU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,832 mi
Last recorded154,832 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 154,832 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 148,438 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear bottom outer sill slightly corroded

parking brake requirement just met

Pass 6 Oct 2021 141,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 134,633 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 129,855 miles

Bar tyre worn on the inner edge

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking on both front flexi pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Lower engine mount worn

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 129,778 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bar tyre worn on the inner edge

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking on both front flexi pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Lower engine mount worn

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit recommend changing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 123,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (towards front of vehicle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (towards front of vehicle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit recommend changing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 119,203 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 116,209 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 115,363 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 93,990 miles

Advise on front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 16 Oct 2013 93,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Advise on front tyres wearing on inside edge,condition of front discs

Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,909 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 78,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 68,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,416 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 56,335 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,195 miles

all 4 tyre down to 3mm of tread in places

o/s/f, n/s/f, n/s/r tyres worn on edges,n/s/r tyre down to 2mm of tread on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,695 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 YDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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