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AD05 UJJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,031 mi
Last recorded144,031 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 144,031 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

eml light on

Fail 31 Mar 2021 144,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2020 141,647 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 141,647 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 140,364 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on limit and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 140,364 miles

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

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on limit and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 135,417 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

both upper rear suspension arms outer bushes staring to split but not resulting in excessive movement

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2018 135,411 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability broken on nearside (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

both upper rear suspension arms outer bushes staring to split but not resulting in excessive movement

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 131,205 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring has slight corrosion

all 4 tyres getting close to wear indicators

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

under trays fitted to vehicle restricting view to some testable items

Fail 22 Dec 2017 131,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring has slight corrosion

all 4 tyres getting close to wear indicators

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

under trays fitted to vehicle restricting view to some testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2016 124,732 miles

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner faces

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Fail 5 Oct 2016 124,732 miles

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

both front brake discs have corrosion to inner faces

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 10 Oct 2015 115,965 miles

normal and winter tyres fitted to front wheels

Fail 10 Oct 2015 115,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick warning light on (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

normal and winter tyres fitted to front wheels

Pass 7 Jul 2014 100,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,900 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,627 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,917 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 UJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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