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AD05 XFJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,625 mi
Last recorded140,625 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 140,625 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 140,572 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 140,175 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 139,348 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 127,083 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 122,450 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

traction warning lamp on

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight corrosion on nearside front brake backplate

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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 XFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XFJ, 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

How do I check the history of AD05 XFJ?

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What year was AD05 XFJ registered?

AD05 XFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is AD05 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 XFJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD05 XFJ have outstanding finance?

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