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AD05 XDZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,907 mi
Last recorded83,907 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 83,907 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 83,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 82,190 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 80,546 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,339 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 78,339 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,507 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 72,022 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,501 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,875 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 66,874 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 62,418 miles

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 56,678 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,071 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 49,071 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight twist in o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2010 42,572 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight twist in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,131 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 29,794 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 XDZ 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 78.9%.

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 XDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 XDZ registered?

AD05 XDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is AD05 XDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 XDZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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