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AD05 UKK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,425 mi
Last recorded174,425 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 UKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 174,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing correded.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 167,363 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak under car

Fail 24 Aug 2018 167,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak under car

Pass 3 Aug 2017 158,004 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 2 Aug 2017 158,003 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 2 Aug 2016 137,898 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

headlamp aim image weak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 117,669 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front tyres worn to excess

Pass 10 Jul 2014 98,979 miles

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,546 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,234 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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,496 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,686 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 46,501 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 33,616 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,796 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 24,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UKK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKK, 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 UKK registered?

AD05 UKK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 August 2005.

Is AD05 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 UKK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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