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AD05 FXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,899 mi
Last recorded150,899 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 FXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2024 150,899 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve corroded to excess exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexies (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp dull

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

wipers not tested

Pass 2 Mar 2023 148,507 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 147,491 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

service message on

Pass 15 Feb 2021 145,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 145,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 136,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,606 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 111,083 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,290 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 101,287 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,630 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 91,624 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,877 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,902 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,741 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,551 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,165 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 43,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,979 miles

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

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,825 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 FXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

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

Is AD05 FXM safe to buy?

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