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AD52 HOD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

185,948 mi
Last recorded185,948 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 HOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 185,948 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 185,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 181,161 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 181,161 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 178,623 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 175,068 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 171,488 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 162,444 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 161,140 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 159,559 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 144,573 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 124,492 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 86,947 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 71,040 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 28 Jul 2011 53,733 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 53,731 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,777 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,675 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 37,674 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,322 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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AD52 HOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AD52 HOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 HOD registered?

AD52 HOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is AD52 HOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 HOD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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