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AD05 XFM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,330 mi
Last recorded137,330 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 137,330 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 122,828 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 111,792 miles

nearside front tyre ciose to limit on inner edge

offside tyre close to limit on inner edge

slight cut on offside front inner wall

Fail 16 Jan 2015 111,719 miles

Centre Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

slight cut on side wall on offside front inner wall

Pass 31 Jan 2014 102,663 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 96,463 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 96,463 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2012 89,769 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 67,696 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 59,519 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,144 miles

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

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 XFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

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

Is AD05 XFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 XFM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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