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AD05 WZY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

168,369 mi
Last recorded168,369 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 168,369 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 153,960 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 153,946 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2023 146,362 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 140,994 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 133,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 132,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 125,990 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 114,074 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 114,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 101,065 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 94,400 miles

Central exhaust clamp cracked but safe

Front slightly cracked

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Offside Rear slightly binding

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 89,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,874 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 78,799 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,920 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 66,888 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,121 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 60,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,786 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,834 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 50,834 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,813 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,829 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 WZY 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 68%.

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 WZY, 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 WZY registered?

AD05 WZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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