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AD05 WVM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,779 mi
Last recorded197,779 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 197,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced os ns (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os ns trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes os ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded os ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension corroded plus subframe

nsf shocker corroded

oil leak

os door corroded

os ns sills corroded

wings corroded os ns duck tape peeling off

Pass 25 Jul 2023 186,749 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted limiting inspection of testable items

Fail 18 Jul 2023 186,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted limiting inspection of testable items

Pass 1 Aug 2022 183,853 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear w/ arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various front and rear suspension springs ,arms links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

slight accident damage o/s front

Pass 28 Jul 2021 179,643 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all front and rear suspension arms, links and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear coil springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front and rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections , inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

accident damage at o/s front

various body sections repaired with welded patches

Pass 20 Aug 2020 172,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Aug 2019 164,840 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under side of vehicle and body corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 164,744 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under side of vehicle and body corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 159,197 miles

Offside Outer Driveshaft CV joint boot is split at inner side but not allowing any ingress.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 159,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Both fronts. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Driveshaft CV joint boot is split at inner side but not allowing any ingress.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 150,577 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on inside edges, have alignment checked.

Both rear brakes sticking slightly.

Nearside Front Upper mount for strut has slight wear/play.

Offside Front Suspension strut has some oil leakage.

Offside Rear tyre wearing more on inside edge.

Offside parking brake has poorer performance, 100kgs, nearside has 150.

Fail 18 Aug 2017 150,577 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on inside edges, have alignment checked.

Both rear brakes sticking slightly.

Fuel system component leaking Leak at fuel filter now repaired, faulty washer on bleed nipple. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper mount for strut has slight wear/play.

Offside Front Suspension strut has some oil leakage.

Offside Rear tyre wearing more on inside edge.

Offside parking brake has poorer performance, 100kgs, nearside has 150.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 132,362 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts, nearside is worst, advise to replace this one soon. (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 132,362 miles

Headlamp aim too low both, now adjusted. (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts, nearside is worst, advise to replace this one soon. (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 127,024 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 126,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 114,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 104,538 miles

ESP light on

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 104,528 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

ESP light on

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,507 miles

ESP lamp on

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 90,507 miles

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

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

ESP lamp on

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 80,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,034 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,733 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 70,733 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2009 60,051 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,567 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 WVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WVM, 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 WVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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