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AD05 FWP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,970 mi
Last recorded113,970 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 113,970 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,772 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn from outer shoulder

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyres outer walls perished.

Offside Front tyre worn from inner shoulder

Fail 30 Jun 2017 106,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load broken (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre worn from outer shoulder

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyres outer walls perished.

Offside Front tyre worn from inner shoulder

Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,249 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust sleeve joint has minor leak of gases

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 100,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust sleeve joint has minor leak of gases

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,454 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 94,802 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,541 miles

advise(front discs beginning to wear & score)

advise(front tyres & n,s,r marginal worn below limit on edge)

advise(traction control light on )

Fail 28 Feb 2012 74,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise(front discs beginning to wear & score)

advise(front tyres & n,s,r marginal worn below limit on edge)

advise(traction control light on )

Fail 5 Aug 2010 51,187 miles

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

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

front b/disks wear lip inner edges

noise at rear brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2010 51,187 miles

front b/disks wear lip inner edges

noise at rear brakes

Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,681 miles

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise( front & rear discs slightly worn & pitted)

advise( o,s,r & n,s,f tyres marginal on edge on 2mm)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 34,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise( front & rear discs slightly worn & pitted)

advise( o,s,r & n,s,f tyres marginal on edge on 2mm)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 27,849 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 FWP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FWP, 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 FWP registered?

AD05 FWP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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