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AD05 TYU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,335 mi
Last recorded173,335 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 173,335 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 173,161 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 172,839 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 163,600 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 154,315 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 146,317 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 121,463 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 109,035 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 108,989 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 93,288 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,931 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,479 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,044 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 57,044 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,066 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 51,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,993 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 44,992 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,488 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,598 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,508 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 TYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 TYU registered?

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

Is AD05 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 TYU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD05 TYU have outstanding finance?

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