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AD05 FVH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,980 mi
Last recorded136,980 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 136,980 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 125,176 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))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 125,175 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 116,295 miles

Nearside Outer Sill is damaged

under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2022 116,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Outer Sill is damaged

under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,530 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Object hanging from mirror ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding and evidence of overheating, requires investigation (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 98,174 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 98,173 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,239 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 89,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,701 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 81,701 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,383 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,763 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,477 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,565 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 67,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R wheel arch splash guard is rubbing the tyre.

Fail 16 Nov 2012 59,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R wheel arch splash guard is rubbing the tyre.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,971 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,515 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 45,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/sr lens damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn low on the outer edges.

n/s/r light cluster outer lens damaged.

Pass 26 Jul 2008 28,194 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

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

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

Nearside rear disc outer face is heavily corroded.

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 FVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

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

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