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AD05 UGB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,416 mi
Last recorded135,416 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 135,416 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 135,416 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 129,241 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 128,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 123,535 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 123,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 117,110 miles

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

Offside Front Outer constant velocity boot has small split

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 109,347 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

windscreen damage

Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 98,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,955 miles

both front console bushes cracked and perished

both headlamp lens' starting to discolour

both rear coil springs corroded

engine light on

Fail 30 Jul 2014 83,955 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front console bushes cracked and perished

both headlamp lens' starting to discolour

both rear coil springs corroded

engine light on

Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,224 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 69,224 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,235 miles

both front tyres has cracking arround outer tyre walls

Fail 4 Aug 2011 53,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,946 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,922 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 45,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,365 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,956 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 UGB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UGB, 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 UGB registered?

AD05 UGB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is AD05 UGB safe to buy?

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