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AD05 UKN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,888 mi
Last recorded102,888 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2024 102,888 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 100,991 miles

Nearside headlamp led deteriorated

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2023 100,982 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp led deteriorated

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2022 99,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 99,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 93,486 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 93,486 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 90,892 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,139 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 85,047 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,831 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 81,831 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 73,284 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 73,284 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 66,739 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 66,739 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 60,648 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,656 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 46,163 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,435 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,992 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UKN, 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 UKN registered?

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

Is AD05 UKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 UKN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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