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AD05 FKS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,456 mi
Last recorded137,456 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 137,456 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 137,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2022 130,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 130,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 123,273 miles

full under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2021 122,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bust on inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,521 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 104,149 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 93,163 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,872 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,048 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 76,048 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 67,595 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 64,574 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,865 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 54,603 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 50,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,109 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,835 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 46,834 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 31,857 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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 FKS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel 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 FKS, 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 FKS registered?

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

Is AD05 FKS safe to buy?

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