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AD05 WPA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,215 mi
Last recorded181,215 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 181,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Near side rear reflector damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2018 181,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Near side rear reflector damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 174,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 165,487 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 154,901 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Oct 2015 154,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2014 147,317 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 147,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 134,601 miles

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

Very slight brake binding nearside rear

Fail 10 Oct 2013 134,601 miles

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

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

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

Very slight brake binding nearside rear

Pass 26 Sep 2012 116,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 96,801 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 76,735 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,834 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,137 miles

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

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 WPA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WPA, 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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AD05 WPA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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