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AD05 XFU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,010 mi
Last recorded127,010 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 XFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 127,010 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,304 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 119,293 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 117,430 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 115,657 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 113,401 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 111,249 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 108,720 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 106,195 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,351 miles

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

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

off side brake pad slight gething low

off side rear brake back plate slight corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 99,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 96,107 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2010 90,875 miles

small chip in zone a

Fail 25 Jul 2009 79,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake backing plate starting to perish

rear number plate loose but secure at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2009 79,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake backing plate starting to perish

rear number plate loose but secure at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,396 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XFU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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