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AD05 UDJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,340 mi
Last recorded170,340 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 UDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 170,340 miles

all suspension and brake components showing age related corrosion

all suspension bushes showing age related wear and fatigue

o/s/r tyre on limits 195/65/15

Fail 18 Jan 2021 170,300 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Mid section joint from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension and brake components showing age related corrosion

all suspension bushes showing age related wear and fatigue

o/s/r tyre on limits 195/65/15

Pass 29 Jan 2020 160,881 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes showing fatigue

o/s/front tyre worn to limits on inner edge

under body and suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2019 153,255 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes showing fatigue

small chip in front screen

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2018 146,516 miles

Both headlight lens deteriorated but not affecting beam pattern.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 146,420 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both headlight lens deteriorated but not affecting beam pattern.

Both near side rear and offside front brakes binding slightly.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 138,473 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 129,872 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 129,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 121,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 112,313 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 112,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 100,272 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,618 miles

o/s rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 15 Sep 2011 87,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 75,144 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,945 miles

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

cannot carry out full inspection of brakepipes due to under gaurd

Pass 15 Aug 2008 53,492 miles

Oil leak

nsr tyre outer edge slightly worn

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 UDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UDJ, 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 UDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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