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AD05 WZU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,124 mi
Last recorded137,124 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2021 137,124 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stab link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to headlamp aim faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stab link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower exhaust clamp splitting

Front bonnet catch very poor in operation

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer c.v boot starting to perish

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

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

Rear bumper fixings poor

both outer sills corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2021 137,094 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Light on dashboard (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction control. (7.12 (e))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Central lower mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear Spring mount arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamps clouded.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering and rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Sill damaged and starting to corrode.

oil leak.

Pass 26 Mar 2020 121,260 miles

advise n/s/f wing damaged

advise o/s outer cv boot /condition

advise o/s/r lamp damaged

advise park brake performance/travel

advise h/lamp headlamp plastics faded

advise n/s mirror cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2020 121,254 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s o/s sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise h/lamp headlamp plastics faded

advise n/s mirror cracked

advise n/s/f wing damaged

advise o/s outer cv boot /condition

advise o/s/r lamp damaged

advise park brake performance/travel

Pass 10 Apr 2019 112,141 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,357 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

handbrake holding but needs adjustment soon

Fail 7 Apr 2017 99,357 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened broken off from both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,846 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 95,846 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,808 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 80,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2013 80,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,888 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 58,242 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 58,242 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,546 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,305 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 WZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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