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AD05 XAG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,071 mi
Last recorded148,071 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 XAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 148,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front anti roll bar link rubber perished

front and rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2021 140,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 140,507 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 117,928 miles

Nearside Front flexy brake hose perished

Offside Front bottom ball joint boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet stay missing

both rear brake disc backing plates corroded

both rear tyres perished

engine cover and undertray fitted engine damp with oil

Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,912 miles

Offside Rear shock dust cover deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

engine oil leak under tray fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2019 112,912 miles

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

Offside Rear shock dust cover deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

engine oil leak under tray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 105,542 miles

crack in screen

engine undertray and subframe damp with oil

Fail 20 Sep 2017 105,542 miles

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

crack in screen

engine undertray and subframe damp with oil

Pass 12 Sep 2016 104,533 miles

rear coil springs corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 3 Sep 2016 104,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not buzzing (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 103,148 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 99,909 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 93,611 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,173 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,959 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,942 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,946 miles

fuel cooler under car front mounting brocken

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,295 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 XAG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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