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AD05 FMK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,911 mi
Last recorded79,911 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 FMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,911 miles

Engine management light on dash

Fail 11 Aug 2017 79,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light on dash

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,354 miles

both front tyres low

widscreen washers work intermittently

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2013 56,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 May 2012 50,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 44,149 miles

front and rear discs pitted

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,549 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 36,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,524 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake disc

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 FMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FMK, 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 FMK registered?

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

Is AD05 FMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 FMK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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