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AD05 XFL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,473 mi
Last recorded193,473 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 193,473 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 193,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 189,017 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 188,862 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 185,423 miles

Engine Management Lamp Iluminated

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 185,423 miles

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

Engine Management Lamp Iluminated

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 172,135 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play noisy (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 158,264 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 158,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 143,996 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 129,156 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 112,499 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 92,729 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,675 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,959 miles

nearside mirror damaged but not seriously restricting rear view

Pass 28 Feb 2009 47,251 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,098 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 XFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

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

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