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AD05 TRX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,720 mi
Last recorded111,720 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 TRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 111,720 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 111,517 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 99,349 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 96,207 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 96,129 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 90,392 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 90,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,421 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,958 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 73,958 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,224 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,998 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,085 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,939 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,769 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,659 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 29,658 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,723 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,055 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,445 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

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

Is AD05 TRX safe to buy?

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