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AD05 FTE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,663 mi
Last recorded92,663 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,663 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 84,665 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 80,131 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 80,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,600 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 75,600 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,720 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,880 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,656 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,304 miles

rear tyre has small cracks

Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,580 miles

small cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2009 39,804 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,845 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 FTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD05 FTE?

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What year was AD05 FTE registered?

AD05 FTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is AD05 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 FTE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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