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AD05 BBZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,390 mi
Last recorded99,390 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 BBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,390 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 99,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2014 84,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,059 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,774 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 69,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,115 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Jun 2011 61,032 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,175 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,725 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,509 miles

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

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 BBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AD05 BBZ, 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 BBZ registered?

AD05 BBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is AD05 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 BBZ shows 12 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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