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AD55 CGF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,878 mi
Last recorded119,878 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 119,878 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 119,878 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 115,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 115,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 106,255 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2015 100,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 90,584 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 83,429 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

unable to check NSR and OSR seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2014 83,429 miles

unable to check NSR and OSR seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2013 77,249 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,657 miles

ESP light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2012 68,401 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,219 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,811 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 45,804 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,879 miles

Engine oil level low

Nail in offside front tyre

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 CGF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 CGF, 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 CGF registered?

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

Is AD55 CGF safe to buy?

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