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AD05 FKR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,678 mi
Last recorded128,678 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 FKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 128,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight grease seepage from nearside front outer cv boot

Pass 9 Aug 2013 122,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

full under body covers obscuring all brake and fuel pipes

Pass 16 Aug 2012 106,789 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

both front and o/s rear brake disc dirt shields badly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 91,003 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front and rear brake pads difficult to inspect whith wheels on

Pass 10 Aug 2010 75,828 miles

stone chip to nearside of windscreen in sweapt are 25mm in length

Fail 9 Aug 2010 75,826 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

stone chip to nearside of windscreen in sweapt are 25mm in length

Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,652 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 60,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,025 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 FKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FKR, 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 FKR registered?

AD05 FKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is AD05 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 FKR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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