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AO05 YTE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

151,672 mi
Last recorded151,672 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 151,672 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 145,807 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 138,416 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 132,054 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 125,079 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 117,805 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 112,955 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 105,804 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 99,624 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,988 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 88,397 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear passenger side lamp unit has condensation in it.

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 79,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 77,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 75,147 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 66,717 miles

N/S/F TYRE JUST STARTING TO CUT OUT ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT PERRISHING ON N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES OUTTER WALLS

TRACKING

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,853 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,274 miles

Offside Front 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 YTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 YTE, 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

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What year was AO05 YTE registered?

AO05 YTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is AO05 YTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 YTE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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