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AD55 CDE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,690 mi
Last recorded114,690 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 CDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,690 miles

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

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Dec 2020 114,689 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE HAS A MISFIRE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Jul 2018 110,887 miles

Coolant level low

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both, headlamp "kick up" only just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil level close to minimum

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 110,886 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both, headlamp "kick up" only just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil level close to minimum

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 101,343 miles

BOTH FRONT AND O/S REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED AND WORN UNEVEN

Offside Front SEAT BELT CATCH COVER IS MISSING

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,208 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE IS PERISHED

O/S FRONT SEAT BELT CATCH COVER IS MISSING

O/S REAR TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 15 Jul 2016 90,207 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S FRONT TYRE IS PERISHED

O/S FRONT SEAT BELT CATCH COVER IS MISSING

O/S REAR BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

O/S REAR TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,633 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front seat belt catch cover is missing

rear tyre wear is uneven

Pass 24 Jul 2014 77,931 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 77,931 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner shoulders

Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,535 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Fail 25 Jul 2013 71,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,778 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,858 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,613 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,043 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 CDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CDE, 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 CDE registered?

AD55 CDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is AD55 CDE safe to buy?

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