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AD05 FXY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,139 mi
Last recorded65,139 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 65,139 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 64,769 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 64,275 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 63,975 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 63,700 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 63,700 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 63,380 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 63,106 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 63,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 61,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,603 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 56,061 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

both front head lights lenses have gone cloudy and just getting beam patten.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,440 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,927 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,927 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,915 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 28,915 miles

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

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

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 FXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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