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AD05 WNZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,817 mi
Last recorded116,817 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 116,817 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 112,550 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 112,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,386 miles

Both Wiper Blades Poor

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust Emissions Requirements Only Just Met

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Edges

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 91,380 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 91,379 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 86,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 86,718 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,780 miles

Front brake discs corroded

brake plus traction control light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 77,780 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

brake plus traction control light on

front plus rear brake discs worn pitted

Pass 12 Jan 2012 72,933 miles

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

both rear discs slightly deteriorated

electronic stability control light on switch not working

n/s/f brake disc inner face slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2011 64,543 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 53,969 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,969 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,882 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 WNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WNZ, 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 WNZ registered?

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

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