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AD05 FWW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,802 mi
Last recorded102,802 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 FWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 102,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 102,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 91H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 93,321 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 93,319 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,683 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 87,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 80,306 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

Coolent level low

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Mileage display panel deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release button trim missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 80,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake back plates corroded

Coolent level low

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Mileage display panel deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre has no tread on inner edge and suspect close to the cords being exposed also worn close to tread wear indicators

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

Offside front tyre very worn on inner edge and worn close to tread wear indicators

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release button trim missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,876 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Aug 2018 74,871 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Aug 2017 70,400 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

hand brake button missing

Fail 16 Aug 2017 70,399 miles

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

hand brake button missing

Pass 27 Jul 2016 65,207 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front headlight slightly deteriorated

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

handbrake lever slightly damaged

secondary bonnet catch seizing up

Fail 27 Jul 2016 65,207 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)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front headlight slightly deteriorated

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

handbrake lever slightly damaged

secondary bonnet catch seizing up

Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2014 54,831 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,046 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,227 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 44,257 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 39,843 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,555 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,466 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 FWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FWW, 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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AD05 FWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is AD05 FWW safe to buy?

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