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AD05 UKV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,179 mi
Last recorded138,179 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 138,179 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 129,315 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer cover on locking mech missing (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% reflector damaged / cracked (1.5.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 129,311 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure mounting brackets broken (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding service brake binding (parking brake relaesed) (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer cover on locking mech missing (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% reflector damaged / cracked (1.5.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 121,234 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 111,151 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 111,151 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 100,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 88,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 1 Aug 2012 79,200 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer cover loose on center rear seat belt stalk but function ok

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,320 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,758 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,243 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 UKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

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

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