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AD05 WUY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,780 mi
Last recorded130,780 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 WUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 130,780 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 130,780 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nearside front strut top bearing seized

Pass 28 Feb 2013 116,860 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 116,860 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 102,118 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 14 Mar 2012 102,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

middle exhaust sleeve deteriorated

nearside and offside front wiper blades showing signs of deterioration

rear registration plate showing signs of deterioration

unable to see front to rear brake or fuel pipes[above plastic trays]

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,389 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 54,389 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,631 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 WUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WUY, 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 WUY registered?

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

Is AD05 WUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 WUY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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