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AD05 TYF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,630 mi
Last recorded185,630 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 TYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 185,630 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 185,630 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit on inner shoulder and devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 174,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front headlight condensated but image projected meets requirements

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

Nearside Rear passenger door sticks on opening occasionally

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both inner sills have corrosion around drain holes

Pass 19 Jan 2022 167,749 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 167,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 162,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 157,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 138,050 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 52,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 138,050 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 138,050 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 121,501 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 102,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 85,386 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,808 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 81,803 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 17 Jul 2014 73,804 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and offside rear tyres starting to wear low inside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2012 58,972 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,002 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,543 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,573 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,889 miles

offside front tyre wear inside edge

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 TYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

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

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