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AD05 UGT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

221,023 mi
Last recorded221,023 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 UGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2020 221,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear bushes deteriorating

brake pipes blistering

engine light on

engine mounts deteriorating

underside very rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2019 209,651 miles

Offside drive shaft boot blistering

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine light on

general corrosion

rear brake pipe plastic cover blistering

tyres wearing low

Fail 18 Sep 2019 209,640 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside drive shaft boot blistering

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine light on

general corrosion

rear brake pipe plastic cover blistering

tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2018 191,616 miles

engine light on

front drive shaft boots deteriorated

general wear

sill backs corroded

wear in drive shafts

Fail 24 Sep 2018 191,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

wear in drive shafts

sill backs corroded

engine light on

front drive shaft boots deteriorated

general wear

Pass 14 Sep 2017 169,036 miles

both headlights faided

general wear

Pass 16 Sep 2016 152,021 miles

head lights dull

imbalance rear brake

Fail 15 Sep 2016 152,021 miles

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

head lights dull

imbalance rear brake

Pass 18 Sep 2015 136,954 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 136,954 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front back plates corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 123,350 miles

front back plates corroded

o/s/f cv boot deteriorating

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 123,350 miles

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

front back plates corroded

o/s/f cv boot deteriorating

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine light on

front tyres wearing low

o/s/f drive shaft boot leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2013 100,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

engine light on

front tyres wearing low

o/s/f drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 24 May 2012 78,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front wishbone bushers splitting

knock on front suspension

Fail 23 May 2012 78,287 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front wishbone bushers splitting

knock on front suspension

Pass 10 May 2011 58,470 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,348 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)

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2010 46,348 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on outer wall

Fail 2 Apr 2009 36,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on outer wall

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,344 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 UGT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UGT, 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 UGT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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