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AD05 FTY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,627 mi
Last recorded131,627 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 FTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 131,627 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 131,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected cracked bigger 40mm (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 128,878 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 125,457 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

DAMAGE SILLS.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Fail 23 Jul 2018 125,457 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

DAMAGE SILLS.

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 121,260 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.

DAMAGE SILLS.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.

O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 121,260 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.

DAMAGE SILLS.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.

O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 115,485 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 107,992 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 98,290 miles

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

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)

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

engine light on

engine oil cap missing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 87,525 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,803 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 69,814 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 58,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 58,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,055 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 47,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,721 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 FTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

AD05 FTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is AD05 FTY safe to buy?

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