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AD05 BHE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,002 mi
Last recorded162,002 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 BHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 162,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side front outer cv boot worn

brake pipe, inner sills, suspension components front to rear corroded

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Fail 17 Jul 2024 162,002 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side front outer cv boot worn

brake pipe, inner sills, suspension components front to rear corroded

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Jul 2023 153,341 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 142,115 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear chassis and sills corroded

Rear shock absorber protecting sleeves are deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2021 128,122 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 128,121 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside - heavily cracking/perishing. Wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 115,942 miles

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

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components and mounting areas showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2020 115,942 miles

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

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

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components and mounting areas showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2019 103,920 miles

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,937 miles

Centre exhaust section clamp partially broken - system still secure

Offside outer driveshaft joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,689 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perishing

Exhaust flexible section deteriorating

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight bind on rear brakes

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,676 miles

Offside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2016 77,676 miles

Offside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,893 miles

Exhaust flexible section deteriorating

Nearside front hub backing plate deteriorated due to corrosion

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 68,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust flexible section deteriorating

Nearside front hub backing plate deteriorated due to corrosion

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,983 miles

near side rear and off side rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 29 May 2013 46,641 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,348 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 May 2011 28,835 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,143 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,568 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 BHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BHE, 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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AD05 BHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 2005.

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