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AD05 UBO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,934 mi
Last recorded140,934 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 140,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 140,932 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 137,859 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 135,422 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 133,307 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 133,307 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 130,828 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 127,786 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

child seat fitted

o/s/f shock has a mist of oil

Fail 9 Oct 2015 127,786 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

child seat fitted

o/s/f shock has a mist of oil

Pass 8 Oct 2014 124,615 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 121,797 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 115,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,757 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,308 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,570 miles

cant see inner rear brake pads or discs properly

centre rear & passenger rear seat belt clip casing missing but still operates

n/s/f brake pad sensor close to disc (still life left in pads)

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 UBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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