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C19 OLF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,921 mi
Last recorded94,921 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 OLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 94,921 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 91,722 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 91,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,423 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 91,347 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill soft with slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2020 91,347 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill soft with slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,470 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 85,029 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 85,029 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,490 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 75,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 67,106 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,669 miles

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Fail 15 Sep 2014 66,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,776 miles

bonnet safety catch seized

mil and epc lamps on

Fail 11 Sep 2013 63,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

bonnet safety catch seized

mil and epc lamps on

Pass 10 Aug 2012 57,444 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,482 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 43,316 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 43,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 35,572 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 16 May 2008 25,911 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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C19 OLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C19 OLF, 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 C19 OLF registered?

C19 OLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is C19 OLF safe to buy?

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