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AD05 FNC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

185,267 mi
Last recorded185,267 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 FNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 185,267 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 180,050 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 175,610 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 171,540 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 171,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 164,358 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 164,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 159,615 miles

o/s front wing inner plastic cover missing

Fail 13 Jul 2018 159,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

o/s front wing inner plastic cover missing

Pass 31 Aug 2017 156,089 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 144,707 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 144,668 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 136,948 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 111,979 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 101,471 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,312 miles

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,903 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,449 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,972 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,700 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 39,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FNC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

AD05 FNC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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