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AD05 SSZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,189 mi
Last recorded120,189 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 SSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,189 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 120,189 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 119,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 116,689 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 114,429 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,942 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 109,507 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 105,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,627 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 95,643 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 89,380 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 89,380 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,330 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 87,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 74,263 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs back plates badly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,220 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 61,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,116 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 54,116 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,546 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,459 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 14,304 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,989 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 SSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

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

Is AD05 SSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 SSZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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