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AD05 BNK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,404 mi
Last recorded85,404 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 85,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,455 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 76,937 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,335 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 59,484 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,221 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 41,737 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,737 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 32,888 miles

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 BNK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BNK, 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

How do I check the history of AD05 BNK?

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What year was AD05 BNK registered?

AD05 BNK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is AD05 BNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 BNK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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