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AO05 YDV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,391 mi
Last recorded54,391 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 54,391 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 50,558 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 46,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 42,033 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 37,585 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 32,540 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 29,994 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 24,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 16,242 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 8,877 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 8,712 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 8,529 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 8,213 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 7,633 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 7,018 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 6,076 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 4,705 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 3,666 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 2,749 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 YDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 YDV, 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

How do I check the history of AO05 YDV?

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What year was AO05 YDV registered?

AO05 YDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is AO05 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 YDV shows 19 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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