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AD05 UJC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,023 mi
Last recorded138,023 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 138,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose damage and light. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side warn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side warn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake disc back plate correded

Fail 4 Feb 2021 138,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose damage and light. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side warn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side warn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake disc back plate correded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 132,535 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 132,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 122,389 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 109,001 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 109,001 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 102,104 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 101,871 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,012 miles

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 91,012 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 79,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2015 79,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2014 70,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS tailgate light cluster cracked but does not affect rear lighting

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wear on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2013 60,965 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wear on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,651 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 52,651 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,460 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,474 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,020 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,582 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,681 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 UJC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

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

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