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AP05 OWD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,047 mi
Last recorded142,047 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 OWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 142,047 miles

Both outer sills have been repaired and coated with underbody sealant.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 142,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both outer sills have been repaired and coated with underbody sealant.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 133,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 124,155 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Requirements only just met (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides - requirements only just met (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

offside front outer sill heavily corroded - falling apart - not in prescribed areas

Pass 23 Nov 2022 118,921 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 118,921 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 113,510 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 103,367 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 103,363 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 96,923 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,850 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 91,850 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 91,850 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 89,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 89,123 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,458 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 86,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,321 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,988 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut in tyre wall

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 71,988 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut in tyre wall

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,658 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,926 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,333 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,382 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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AP05 OWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OWD, 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 AP05 OWD registered?

AP05 OWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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