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AP05 OWF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,942 mi
Last recorded67,942 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 67,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED TREADS 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TREADS 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED TREADS 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TREADS 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 67,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED TREADS 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TREADS 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED TREADS 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TREADS 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 53,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 51,859 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 50,319 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 50,309 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 49,722 miles

Clutch vibrating through pedal

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease STRONG ADVISE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 49,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Clutch vibrating through pedal

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease STRONG ADVISE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 42,927 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,125 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 37,643 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,277 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,433 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 35,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,448 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o\sf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2015 33,448 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o\sf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 30,054 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,014 miles

nearside front plastic inner wing cover one screw not located properly

offside front bumper damaged but secure at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,824 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 25,057 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,718 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,389 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,388 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 OWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AP05 OWF, 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 AP05 OWF registered?

AP05 OWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is AP05 OWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 OWF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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