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AD05 UGH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

179,209 mi
Last recorded179,209 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 179,209 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 172,644 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 166,110 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 157,457 miles

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

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

mirrors not electrically adjustable

Pass 17 Aug 2021 149,306 miles

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

both mirrors not electrically adjustable

Pass 19 Aug 2020 142,111 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 134,865 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 134,860 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 126,155 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 126,150 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 117,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,811 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

O/S Font back plate corroded

rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Jul 2015 93,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,584 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,461 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)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 81,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,861 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 67,860 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 52,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

traction control ligh

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

traction control ligh

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake disc worn

both rear tyres cracking outside tyre wall

underbody covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2011 31,260 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake disc worn

both rear tyres cracking outside tyre wall

underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing close to wear bar indicators

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

front brake pads look low

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 UGH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UGH, 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 UGH registered?

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

Is AD05 UGH safe to buy?

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