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AD05 XAW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,886 mi
Last recorded166,886 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 166,886 miles

General corrosion under body various suspension parts

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 153,850 miles

Genral crossion under body suspension and brake parts

Pass 2 Feb 2019 141,194 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 141,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 130,091 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 114,312 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 105,279 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 97,898 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,898 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2014 91,445 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

cut in o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,530 miles

slight damage to outer sidewall of o/s rear tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2014 87,529 miles

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

slight damage to outer sidewall of o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,441 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,744 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,126 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,905 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,836 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 XAW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

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

Is AD05 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 XAW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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