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AD55 EBK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,618 mi
Last recorded103,618 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 EBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 103,618 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 98,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 93,852 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 88,721 miles

headlamp units are cloudy but hve not affected beam pattern

Fail 11 May 2015 88,721 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

headlamp units are cloudy but hve not affected beam pattern

Pass 17 May 2014 83,416 miles

offside rear brake is slightly sticking

Fail 16 May 2014 83,416 miles

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

offside rear brake is slightly sticking

Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,272 miles

both front brake discs are corroded on inner face.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,942 miles

Front tyre's deteriorated badly on tread to side walls. Front brake disc's corroded on inner side Advise replace soon

Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,654 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,800 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 52,992 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,595 miles

Front and rear brake pads 2/3 to 3/4 worn.

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 EBK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD55 EBK registered?

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

Is AD55 EBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 EBK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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