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AD05 FXV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,919 mi
Last recorded141,919 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2026 141,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 129,454 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 129,454 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 119,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sills both sides dented (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 117,164 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 114,294 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 111,593 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 109,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,268 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Outer sill damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2018 95,789 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,644 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 85,644 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,049 miles

N/s outer sill damage visible.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & very worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Under body covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,660 miles

Damage visible to n/s outer sill.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,891 miles

N/s outer sill some damage visible.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning light illuminated on instrument panel.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,708 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 49,666 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,551 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2012 43,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,366 miles

engine oil low

Pass 13 May 2010 25,289 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 22,806 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 19,452 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 FXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

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

Is AD05 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 FXV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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