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AD05 XNA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,401 mi
Last recorded165,401 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 165,401 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 165,392 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 150,092 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 150,083 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 132,472 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 132,153 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 120,078 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 110,860 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Jul 2016 110,859 miles

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Jul 2015 102,251 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2014 92,087 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,891 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 82,891 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,834 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,410 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 27,982 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 27,982 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 24,082 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)

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 XNA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XNA, 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 XNA registered?

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

Is AD05 XNA safe to buy?

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