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AD05 WXX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,318 mi
Last recorded170,318 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 170,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 152,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2015 152,313 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2014 131,796 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 113,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 96,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,973 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2011 79,973 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2010 65,840 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,840 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,260 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in perished offside rear tyre

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 WXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXX, 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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What year was AD05 WXX registered?

AD05 WXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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