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AD05 WXE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,142 mi
Last recorded135,142 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 135,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill has corrosion and repaired

Nearside Front wing has corrosion and repaired

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill has corrosion and repaired

Offside Front wing has corrosion and repaired

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2026 134,943 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill holed and corroded at drain points (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill holed and corroded at drain points (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear mounting bush slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing has corrosion and repaired

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear mounting bush slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing has corrosion and repaired

Rear axle has corrision

Pass 14 Mar 2025 133,015 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 128,015 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four road tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 123,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 119,318 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 119,184 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 112,488 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 108,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,028 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 103,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,959 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,616 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,297 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 84,231 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,744 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,543 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,317 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,666 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 55,666 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,642 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,098 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 33,098 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

AD05 WXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is AD05 WXE safe to buy?

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