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AD55 EBJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,241 mi
Last recorded78,241 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 EBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,241 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 78,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,233 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 74,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,171 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 71,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,970 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,531 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,387 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 40,555 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,321 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 29,445 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,472 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 EBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBJ, 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 EBJ registered?

AD55 EBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is AD55 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 EBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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