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AD05 WUU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,099 mi
Last recorded102,099 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 WUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 102,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe . (6.1.2 (a))

offside front discs back plate rusty.

Pass 29 Jan 2025 99,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe . (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside front discs back plates rusty.

Fail 29 Jan 2025 99,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe . (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside front discs back plates rusty.

Pass 9 Jan 2024 97,483 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer boot cracking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

some hazing on headlights.

Pass 26 Jan 2023 96,272 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 92,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 92,806 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 89,620 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2021 89,620 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2019 81,382 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,874 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front discs rust inner face

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2018 73,872 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front discs rust inner face

offside front tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,923 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both have surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,831 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 59,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,418 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,499 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,513 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,902 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,552 miles

front brake discs slighty worn on inside edges .ok for mot.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,084 miles

front brake discs slighty worn on inside edges, ok for mot.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,261 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,616 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 WUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 WUU registered?

AD05 WUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 2005.

Is AD05 WUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 WUU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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