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AD05 UKM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

164,018 mi
Last recorded164,018 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 UKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2025 164,018 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

offside front brake pads low

oil leak engine

Pass 18 Sep 2024 158,273 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded

nearside rear reflector damaged

oil leak engine

Pass 7 Sep 2023 152,865 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

oil leak engine

Fail 4 Sep 2023 152,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracked in tread

oil leak engine

Pass 21 Sep 2022 148,366 miles

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

oil leak engine

Fail 20 Sep 2022 148,366 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 6 Sep 2021 145,141 miles

chips in screen

oil leak engine

Fail 6 Sep 2021 145,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chips in screen

oil leak engine

Pass 8 Sep 2020 136,297 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 130,232 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 129,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 195/65h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape 195/65h15

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 122,485 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 122,364 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,844 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 108,331 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 108,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 100,860 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 93,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,881 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2012 78,048 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,427 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,370 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 40,370 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,191 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,658 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 UKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UKM, 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 UKM registered?

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

Is AD05 UKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 UKM shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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