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AD05 FLC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,942 mi
Last recorded117,942 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 FLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 117,942 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 117,943 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 106,653 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 106,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 98,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2024 98,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 89,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 78,472 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 18 May 2021 67,478 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 58,671 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,923 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,046 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,030 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,599 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 40,599 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,102 miles

Both front tyres and nsr tyres cracked in tread

Both headlights discoloured

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,707 miles

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

headlights discoloured

Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,794 miles

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

h/lights discoloured

Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,760 miles

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

tyre outside walls cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,744 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,095 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,619 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,198 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 21,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FLC, 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 FLC registered?

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

Is AD05 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 FLC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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