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AD55 BUE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,018 mi
Last recorded145,018 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 BUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2021 145,018 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive slight fuel leak under floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 139,610 miles

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 135,117 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front upper susport bearing stiff

Fail 25 Feb 2019 135,115 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front upper susport bearing stiff

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 126,299 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 126,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 116,946 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 106,045 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 106,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,203 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 93,203 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,623 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,777 miles

child seats fitted to center and n/s/rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 10 Aug 2012 63,776 miles

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

child seats fitted to center and n/s/rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,714 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 57,713 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,940 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,978 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,932 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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AD55 BUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AD55 BUE, 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 AD55 BUE registered?

AD55 BUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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