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AD05 FYS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

136,218 mi
Last recorded136,218 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 FYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 136,218 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 133,359 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 129,696 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 125,468 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 121,333 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 115,808 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 112,190 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,548 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 101,205 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,759 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 90,704 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs in poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,518 miles

N/S/R Tyre wall cracking

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,058 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 53,166 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 53,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,657 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,582 miles

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)

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

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 FYS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 FYS registered?

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

Is AD05 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 FYS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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