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AD05 FMJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,363 mi
Last recorded54,363 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 54,363 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs(front and rear) faces corroded. (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 54,363 miles

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

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlight lenses misty. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall cracked (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs(front and rear) faces corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,573 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2013 52,573 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 52,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o.s.r.tyre has badly cracked side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,381 miles

ESP warning light is on

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre has cracks

Fail 14 Sep 2012 50,381 miles

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

ESP warning light is on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

low brake pads warning light is on

o/s/r tyre has cracks

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,759 miles

Nearside rear tyre has 1 nail.

Offside rear tyre cracking. Also has 1 nail.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,941 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres balding on inner tread!

Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,568 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,186 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

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

Is AD05 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 FMJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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