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AD05 BMY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,467 mi
Last recorded88,467 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 88,467 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 80,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 74,077 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 69,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor around front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 65,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box and joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 17 Dec 2020 62,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 62,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner and Outer and cracks and cut 19565R15 91H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner and Outer and cracks and cuts 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 60,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 57,134 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 53,747 miles

Advise n/s wing mirror cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,729 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,380 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,021 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,007 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,481 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,423 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)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,103 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,167 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 BMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BMY, 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 BMY registered?

AD05 BMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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