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AD05 UHW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,641 mi
Last recorded128,641 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 128,641 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 116,400 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,573 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,064 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 98,729 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,639 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 74,639 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,400 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2010 41,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,729 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,582 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,084 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 UHW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHW, 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 UHW registered?

AD05 UHW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is AD05 UHW safe to buy?

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