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AD05 XEG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,839 mi
Last recorded80,839 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 80,839 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 71,055 miles

exhaust is rusty

headlamps have deteorated output reduced

oil level is low

r/n/s discs is very rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2022 68,467 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Front number plate damaged

Headlight lenses tarnished, light output reduced.

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Surface rust on rear brake disc

Pass 19 Jun 2021 65,973 miles

exhaust is rusty

headlamps are deteorated

n/s outer c/v boot is perished

r/n/s discs is very rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2020 62,922 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The front number plate is cracked.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 59,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is rusty

front number plate is damaged

headlamps have deteorated esp o/s

r/n/s tyre is perished and worn at inner edge

r/o/s tyre is worn at inner edge and not flat

Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,567 miles

Nearside Front inner c/v boot is badly perished

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted at inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust is rusty

front lower arm bushes worn n/s

r/n/s tyre is perished in tread

Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,903 miles

both headlamps have deteorated

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn on edges

front discs are worn

Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp have deteriorated

coolant noted below min !

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s wheel is damaged at inner and outer edges recommend this is replaced

r/n/s wheel is damaged

wipers are poor

Fail 6 Jun 2016 48,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp have deteriorated

coolant noted below min !

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s wheel is damaged at inner and outer edges recommend this is replaced

r/n/s wheel is damaged

wipers are poor

Pass 26 May 2015 42,822 miles

exhaust is rusty

headlamp lenes are poor

r/n/s lamp is damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,885 miles

headlight lenses poor

wipers poor

Pass 5 Jun 2013 34,893 miles

exhaust rusty

wipers poor

Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,904 miles

f/n/s tyre has approx 2mm of tread left.

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,856 miles

both rear tyres perished and poor in tread (slight)

exhaust rusty

screw in r/o/s unrepairable

Pass 11 Jun 2010 20,485 miles

r/n/s lamp slightly damaged

wear noted on both front brake disc. pads appear low

Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,418 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,959 miles

f/n/s tyre worn on the outer edge

slight wear noted on both front and rear brake disc

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 XEG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

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

Is AD05 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 XEG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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