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AD05 FHL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,872 mi
Last recorded76,872 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 FHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,872 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,062 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 73,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,651 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 69,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,290 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 64,286 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,158 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,966 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Pass 22 May 2014 52,036 miles

Both front tyres worn

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Fail 22 May 2014 52,034 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn

Engine management warning illuminated

Front and rear brake discs pitted

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside tyre low on iner edge

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,403 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,954 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,299 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 FHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FHL, 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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What year was AD05 FHL registered?

AD05 FHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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