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AD05 WOX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,459 mi
Last recorded184,459 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 184,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill on various locations (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 175,059 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 174,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 168,457 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 157,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 143,651 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 130,708 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME ENGINE BAY COMPONENTS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 91H (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Offside Front BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

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

Offside Rear BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Oil leak ()

UNDERTRAY(S) FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 16 Aug 2017 130,708 miles

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME ENGINE BAY COMPONENTS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 91H (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Offside Front BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

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

Offside Rear BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Oil leak ()

UNDERTRAY(S) FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 19 Aug 2016 116,859 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 111,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 103,942 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 103,942 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,366 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 94,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2012 65,817 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2011 76,183 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

oil leak gearbox

Pass 21 Aug 2010 67,188 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 57,521 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 57,521 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,013 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 WOX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WOX, 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 WOX registered?

AD05 WOX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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