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AD05 FMM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

96,040 mi
Last recorded96,040 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 FMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 96,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 96,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value - 1.00 actual value - 2.75 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed exposing inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed recommend replace (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 94,176 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear backplates corroded

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 94,176 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear backplates corroded

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,515 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 25 Aug 2023 92,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 25 Aug 2022 89,541 miles

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2021 86,266 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 86,260 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,063 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear brake backing plates corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,710 miles

Both rear brake disc back plates heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 80,703 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Both rear brake disc back plates heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,585 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing

front and rear brake backing plates corroded and weak

general corrosion to rear subframe

nearside rear tyre has uneven tyre wear on the inner edge

screw in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2018 76,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing

front and rear brake backing plates corroded and weak

general corrosion to rear subframe

nearside rear tyre has uneven tyre wear on the inner edge

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2017 72,321 miles

Advanced corrosion both rear brake disc dirt shields

Heavy surface corrosion rear suspension beam

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 72,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advanced corrosion both rear brake disc dirt shields

Heavy surface corrosion rear suspension beam

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,060 miles

front and rear disc back plates corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 67,060 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

front and rear disc back plates corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,984 miles

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

both rear disc brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 58,027 miles

slight corrosion of both front and rear brake back plates

Fail 19 Sep 2014 58,027 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight corrosion of both front and rear brake back plates

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 11 Sep 2013 52,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 8 Sep 2012 45,725 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 45,725 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,365 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,598 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,723 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 FMM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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