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AY05 MSO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,265 mi
Last recorded149,265 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2015 149,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 149,265 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 138,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 138,018 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 121,348 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 121,348 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 103,869 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 84,416 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,612 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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AY05 MSO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY05 MSO, 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

How do I check the history of AY05 MSO?

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What year was AY05 MSO registered?

AY05 MSO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is AY05 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 MSO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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