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AU05 WRO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

112,920 mi
Last recorded112,920 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 WRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 112,920 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 111,794 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 111,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 110,536 miles

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes and front suspension

Pass 29 Sep 2022 106,952 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 103,442 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 100,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,477 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 96,325 miles

front tyres

Pass 5 Sep 2016 93,891 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,940 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 87,047 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,922 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,430 miles

advise crack in os mirror

advise some corrosion to front discs

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,100 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,027 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,823 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,795 miles

rear bump stops split

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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AU05 WRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol 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 AU05 WRO, 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 AU05 WRO registered?

AU05 WRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is AU05 WRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 WRO 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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