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AD05 SSX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,849 mi
Last recorded147,849 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 SSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 147,849 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated on dash, pads appear ok

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake effort poor

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Feb 2025 147,849 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated on dash, pads appear ok

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake effort poor

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 139,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Parking brake effort low

Fail 23 Feb 2024 139,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill has large hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Parking brake effort low

Pass 14 Feb 2023 134,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill rusted and holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 134,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill rusted and holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 129,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 127,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 119,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 119,029 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 109,139 miles

Both Front Headlamps Deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,560 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMPS HAVE POOR BEAM IMAGE

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,543 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, (3.5.1i)

front and rear brake back plates corossion.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,115 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,441 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,625 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 54,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 54,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise offside front shock absorber also

Pass 19 Jul 2012 46,024 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,173 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,483 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 SSX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SSX, 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 SSX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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The MOT history for AD05 SSX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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