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AD05 FON

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,298 mi
Last recorded78,298 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 78,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 78,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 67,468 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 57,623 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 56,692 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,324 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2020 54,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both headlights are frosted and effecting headlight aim

Pass 19 Jun 2019 52,888 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both headlights are frosted and effecting headlight aim

Fail 3 Jul 2018 51,038 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both headlights are frosted and effecting headlight aim

Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,843 miles

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlights are frosted and starting to affect headlight aim

removed items from interior mirror as they were obstructing drivers view of road

Fail 30 Jun 2017 49,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cracking exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking on tread exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlights are frosted and starting to affect headlight aim

removed items from interior mirror as they were obstructing drivers view of road

Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,258 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,140 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,853 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,490 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,441 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 42,441 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,952 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,760 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 34,830 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,635 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 FON is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FON, 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 FON registered?

AD05 FON is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is AD05 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 FON shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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