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AD05 FHS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,820 mi
Last recorded153,820 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 153,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 134,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 120,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 111,451 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 100,903 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 100,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 91,953 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 91,953 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 r15 91h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,390 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 r15 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2017 74,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlight lenses faded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,614 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight damage to rear lower bumper

Slight frosting on headlamps

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,261 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyre worn uneven on inner of treads

Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,811 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,220 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,336 miles

all four tyres perished on outer edge but no ply or cords showing

Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,409 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 FHS 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 90%.

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 FHS, 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 FHS registered?

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

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