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AD05 UJF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

226,821 mi
Last recorded226,821 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 226,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear springs corroded

sills corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 226,810 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling On inner wheel arch (2.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Aftermarket intake pipe insecure

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drivers door doesn't close properly but is secured

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Main beam bulb insecure

Offside Front Outer door panel loose

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper slightly insecure at offside

Reverse light not working

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked along lower tint at centre and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 225,201 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 216,691 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 216,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 205,621 miles

outer drive shaft boots damaged but not allowing ingress of water

Pass 15 Oct 2015 188,647 miles

2 front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 23 Sep 2014 168,312 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 149,625 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 149,625 miles

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 128,987 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 109,065 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 109,065 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 85,975 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 62,223 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 63,223 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,829 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 UJF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UJF, 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 UJF registered?

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

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