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AD05 BHK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,098 mi
Last recorded64,098 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 64,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 64,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 54,767 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 54,767 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 46,780 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 46,780 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,066 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 37,200 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 35,764 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 30,996 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 29,378 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,339 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 26,095 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 24,785 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 24,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,514 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 22,287 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 22,081 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 19,614 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,240 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 18,240 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,329 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 BHK 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 BHK, 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 BHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 2005.

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