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AD05 TYG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,110 mi
Last recorded179,110 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 179,110 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 179,099 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 161,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 138,559 miles

Coil spring corroded all. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight surface rust underneath.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 134,013 miles

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

Nearside Front bubbles of corrosion

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 134,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bubbles of corrosion

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2020 130,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Rear complete rear axel has slight corrosion

bubbles of corrosion on NSF/OSR wheel arch

front and rear wheel covers fitted, not allowing full inspection to braking elements

Fail 1 Feb 2020 130,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Rear complete rear axel has slight corrosion

bubbles of corrosion on NSF/OSR wheel arch

front and rear wheel covers fitted, not allowing full inspection to braking elements

Pass 5 Feb 2019 127,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 127,961 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 122,172 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs backplates corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 112,774 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 98,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 96,605 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 96,604 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 86,895 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 86,895 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,728 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 63,066 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 63,066 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,819 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 39,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,332 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,420 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 TYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TYG, 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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AD05 TYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 August 2005.

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