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AP05 ORA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,485 mi
Last recorded133,485 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 ORA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 133,485 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2017 132,871 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 121,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/5mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/6mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/5mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/6mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 121,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/5mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/6mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/5mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/6mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 113,926 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 113,926 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 113,648 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers

Under trays

Pass 28 Aug 2014 108,716 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 108,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 104,219 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 88,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,015 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,513 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 43,856 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,773 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,805 miles

n/s & o/s/f tyres JUST on legal limit

n/s/f inner brake pad worn to sensor limit & discs slightly lipped

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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AP05 ORA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP05 ORA, 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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AP05 ORA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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