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AD05 SSU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

199,328 mi
Last recorded199,328 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 SSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 199,328 miles

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

has slight corrosion under body, sills and arches

Pass 31 May 2022 184,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 170,578 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 170,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 157,099 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 140,645 miles

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

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

both front brake disc back plates corroded

chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Nov 2018 140,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front brake disc back plates corroded

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2017 138,317 miles

front and rear brake disc back plates deteriorated and corroded

front and rear brake discs deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2016 136,153 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 136,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 131,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 127,299 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 122,207 miles

all brake back plates rusted

Fail 14 Mar 2013 122,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

all brake back plates rusted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 109,467 miles

advise brake dust shields rusted

Pass 4 Apr 2011 96,979 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2011 96,979 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Mar 2010 76,329 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,053 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,527 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 52,527 miles

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

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 SSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

AD05 SSU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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