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AY05 OAD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,747 mi
Last recorded114,747 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 OAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 114,747 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 114,743 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hids fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 112,805 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 112,769 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 110,792 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 110,792 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 108,685 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 108,685 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 107,372 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 104,879 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 104,660 miles

Front both front tyres cracking

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 103,850 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 103,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged buckle doesn`t engage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,912 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 91,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,723 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 63,743 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,694 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 51,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 51,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 42,774 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,734 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 OAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AY05 OAD, 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 AY05 OAD registered?

AY05 OAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is AY05 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 OAD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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