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AD05 GLF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,233 mi
Last recorded132,233 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 GLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 132,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread left 1.6 is legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 132,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush in front arm is cracked through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush in front arm is cracked through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread left 1.6 is legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 123,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 115,510 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,186 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 108,052 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 104,918 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 102,204 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 93,513 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 88,756 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 83,732 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 83,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Goodyear 225/45R17 91 Y (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 78,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Goodyear 225/45R17 91y (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,137 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,223 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,775 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,438 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,352 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 14,545 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 GLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

AD05 GLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AD05 GLF safe to buy?

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