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AD55 CFF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,737 mi
Last recorded102,737 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 CFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 102,737 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,026 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 81,286 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 81,259 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both rear tyres perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 77,815 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 77,809 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,468 miles

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

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 17 Jun 2016 73,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 12 Jun 2015 69,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,836 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,661 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,578 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,247 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 56,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 28,287 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to go out ofshape on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,966 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 21,694 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 CFF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CFF, 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 CFF registered?

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

Is AD55 CFF safe to buy?

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