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AD05 FKX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,111 mi
Last recorded91,111 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2025 91,111 miles

Covers and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

Exhaust system corroded , temporary repair has been made to silencer and leaking , flexi section very weak and leaking , poor condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Very perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Very perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Very perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Very perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub frame and suspension components corroded

Small stone chips to windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 8 Jun 2024 87,253 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 83,732 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 79,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 74,804 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 71,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 68,859 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 61,848 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 58,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2016 55,799 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

offside front wing damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,405 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 52,480 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,489 miles

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

nearside body has a slight damage

offside front body slightly damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,211 miles

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

offside front body has a damage

Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,919 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,608 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 FKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FKX, 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 FKX registered?

AD05 FKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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