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AD05 XFR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,042 mi
Last recorded171,042 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 XFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 171,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 168,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 168,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside head lamp image poor

Pass 9 Apr 2020 162,405 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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 158,831 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 158,831 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 151,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 151,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 148,691 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 148,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 144,084 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 144,084 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 139,277 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 131,476 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 119,095 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 119,090 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 105,994 miles

abs light on

engine under tray damaged

fuel cooler mounting bolt broken (strong advise)

various minor chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Feb 2012 105,993 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

abs light on

engine under tray damaged

fuel cooler mounting bolt broken (strong advise)

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2011 84,796 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 84,794 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer cv gaiter has a small hole.

Note. Airbag light is on.

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 83,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer cv gaiter has a small hole.

Note. Airbag light is on.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,945 miles

Advanced uneven wear to both front tyres.

Front no. plate is slightly damaged.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 45,945 miles

Advanced uneven wear to both front tyres.

Front no. plate is slightly damaged.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XFR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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