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AD05 BBX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

110,181 mi
Last recorded110,181 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 BBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 110,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 109,118 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 107,608 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 106,062 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 105,211 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 104,371 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 103,938 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 102,706 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,721 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 97,894 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,793 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 94,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jun 2015 88,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,583 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 70,066 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,907 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,710 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,480 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,844 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 35,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,706 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 BBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BBX, 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 AD05 BBX registered?

AD05 BBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is AD05 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 BBX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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