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AD05 WYL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,943 mi
Last recorded98,943 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 WYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 98,943 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 91,363 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,294 miles

Offside rear Brake back plate corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,870 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUT IN WALL

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 72,868 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE CUT IN WALL

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTY BINDING

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,712 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,798 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,256 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 34,202 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 WYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WYL, 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 WYL registered?

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

Is AD05 WYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 WYL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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