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AO05 YSY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,411 mi
Last recorded173,411 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 173,411 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 159,865 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 159,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 147,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 147,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 130,263 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

both outer and inner sills undersealed

rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2022 106,512 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe / central clamp corroded / broken] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch taped over

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 106,511 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested pad missing n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe / central clamp corroded / broken] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch taped over

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 104,373 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine light on

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe] and minor blows

front tyres [both] worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Jan 2018 104,329 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine light on

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe] and minor blows

front tyres [both] worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,710 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Fail 17 Jan 2017 98,710 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,080 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,798 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,416 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 62,954 miles

both front brake discs corroded

rear brake pads aprox 70% worn

Pass 9 May 2011 54,382 miles

Front and Rear Brake discs, corroded and lipped on edge also rear brake pads (inners) wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,598 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 38,095 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 28,585 miles

N/S/F DRIVESHAFT, INNER GAITOR SPLIT AND LEAKING

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 YSY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YSY, 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 YSY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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