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AD05 BLV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,031 mi
Last recorded129,031 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 BLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 129,031 miles

Front exhaust flexi split- emissions ok- no leaks

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 18 Aug 2020 123,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 118,654 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 118,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 111,665 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,282 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 99,686 miles

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

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

engine light is on

Fail 10 Sep 2016 99,686 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light is on

Pass 12 Sep 2015 96,295 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,152 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light is on

Fail 11 Sep 2014 93,145 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light is on

Pass 14 Sep 2013 89,161 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 Sep 2012 85,555 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 81,616 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 77,261 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,099 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,780 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 BLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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