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AD55 CNF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,954 mi
Last recorded109,954 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 109,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 101,575 miles

parking brake passed on limit-cv boots deteriorated-x2 front tyres on limit-front brake pads worn low-x2 front flexi hoses starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Nov 2015 95,178 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 95,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,786 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 86,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,435 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 74,435 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 65,060 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 65,060 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,691 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 42,298 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 42,298 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 32,731 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 CNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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