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AD05 XAJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,755 mi
Last recorded150,755 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 XAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 150,755 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 141,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 129,577 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Borderline (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 129,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Borderline (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 120,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 120,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 110,846 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 99,583 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 99,583 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,181 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Aug 2011 88,179 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,196 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 77,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,373 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 49,339 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 XAJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

AD05 XAJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is AD05 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 XAJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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