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AD05 TUA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,196 mi
Last recorded130,196 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 130,196 miles

flexi brake hoses deteriorating

headlights deteriorating

offside front tyre close to limit worn smooth inside

wishbone bushes deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2017 130,194 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

flexi brake hoses deteriorating

headlights deteriorating

offside front tyre close to limit worn smooth inside

slight bind nearside rear brake

wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 16 Dec 2016 121,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 121,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2015 109,821 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 97,601 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 97,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,216 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,438 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 70,943 miles

ns rear ns front brake covers corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,421 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 61,421 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,722 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,771 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,548 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,913 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 22,892 miles

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

front and rear brake pads

nearside front tyre on legal limits of 1.6mm reccomend attention soon

slight smoke under reving during emissions test

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 TUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TUA, 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 TUA registered?

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

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