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AD05 BBN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,114 mi
Last recorded81,114 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 BBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 81,114 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 76,019 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,096 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 65,200 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 59,084 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 58,984 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal spongy. (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,221 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,613 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,320 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,130 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,518 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,742 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 16,742 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,763 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 14,990 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 14,290 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,524 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 12,701 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,188 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,635 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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AD05 BBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AD05 BBN, 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 AD05 BBN registered?

AD05 BBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is AD05 BBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 BBN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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