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AD05 XFG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,359 mi
Last recorded148,359 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 148,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine light stays on

n/s/f outer cv boot split round inner clip but still preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 2 Dec 2024 148,333 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine light stays on

n/s/f outer cv boot split round inner clip but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 6 Dec 2023 142,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 137,005 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 134,637 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 134,637 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine management warning light on

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 130,844 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

front disc backing plates corroded

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 5 Nov 2020 130,840 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

front disc backing plates corroded

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Nov 2019 124,146 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 124,146 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 113,654 miles

Offside rear tyre tread slightly starting to wear on the inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2018 113,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Offside rear tyre tread slightly starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,438 miles

Coolant level low

Lot of oil around oil filler cap

Fail 23 Oct 2017 94,438 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant level low

Lot of oil around oil filler cap

Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,206 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre split/perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2014 26,869 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 23,707 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,148 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,041 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,295 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 18,873 miles

offside mirror indicater cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2008 16,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,597 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 XFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 XFG, 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 XFG registered?

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

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