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AD05 TUH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,076 mi
Last recorded119,076 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 119,076 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 114,027 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 111,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R AND O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R AND O/S/R ()

Fail 18 Jul 2019 111,235 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R AND O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R AND O/S/R ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 102,887 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 102,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front headlamp lens deteriorated not reducing output level

Pass 30 Aug 2017 85,709 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,094 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 57,306 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,775 miles

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

rear numberplate slightly discoloured

Fail 26 Aug 2014 54,733 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

rear numberplate slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,845 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 52,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,272 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,739 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 46,924 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 46,924 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 6 Sep 2008 33,490 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 TUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TUH, 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 TUH registered?

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

Is AD05 TUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 TUH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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