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AD05 FKA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,833 mi
Last recorded102,833 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 102,833 miles

excessive underside corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2022 89,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 83,683 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 83,680 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test *and relocated ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp poor dipped beam pattern

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 80,874 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test *and relocated ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp poor dipped beam pattern

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 76,228 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 61,963 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Flexi Mesh Loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,044 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 50,560 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 47,232 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 47,232 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,534 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 43,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,871 miles

esp light on dash

nearside rear pad low

Fail 15 Sep 2011 33,353 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,353 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,866 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,309 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 23,309 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,683 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 FKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FKA, 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 FKA registered?

AD05 FKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 August 2005.

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The MOT history for AD05 FKA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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