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AD05 TNZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,952 mi
Last recorded139,952 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 TNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 139,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 139,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 134,874 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 130,038 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 122,715 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 118,323 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 114,226 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Wipers poor

Pass 14 Aug 2013 103,344 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 93,715 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 82,088 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,457 miles

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

Wipers.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,418 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,441 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 TNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TNZ, 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 TNZ registered?

AD05 TNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is AD05 TNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 TNZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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