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AD05 UKT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,406 mi
Last recorded146,406 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 UKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 146,406 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 144,654 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 139,739 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 133,650 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 129,069 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 123,854 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 116,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,408 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 77,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 60,284 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,846 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,154 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,210 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 33,204 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 33,144 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,515 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UKT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UKT, 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 UKT registered?

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

Is AD05 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 UKT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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