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AD55 CEN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,277 mi
Last recorded112,277 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 CEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 112,277 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 112,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 107,959 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 107,959 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 103,614 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Fail 12 Jun 2016 103,614 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,386 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,193 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 92,193 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,261 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 84,177 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2012 74,232 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 74,232 miles

Nearside 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,103 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 47,658 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,251 miles

FRONT TYRES ON 1.6mm

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 CEN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

Is AD55 CEN safe to buy?

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