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AO55 OXA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,284 mi
Last recorded79,284 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 79,284 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 79,035 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 65,199 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 65,196 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 57,023 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 55,084 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly and tread getting low

Fail 14 Feb 2023 55,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly and tread getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2021 53,855 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 53,852 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 53,184 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,379 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,452 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2016 45,516 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,002 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,773 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 40,768 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,841 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,856 miles

o/s headlamp glass holed

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,316 miles

rear disc's worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,186 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s headlamp holed

slight imbalance on rear brakes,n/s low

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,874 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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AO55 OXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO55 OXA, 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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What year was AO55 OXA registered?

AO55 OXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AO55 OXA safe to buy?

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