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ADY 679D

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,225 mi
Last recorded131,225 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 679D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 131,225 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 126,353 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 121,459 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 121,453 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 116,124 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens misty advise clean/replace (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 112,956 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamp lens slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to balding on inner edge advise change and alignment asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer position lamp not working advise repair asap (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to balding on inner edge advise change and alignment asap (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 112,332 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 112,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2020 111,383 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 107,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre distorting badly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 100,196 miles

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

rust lip rear discs

Fail 25 Jan 2018 100,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rust lip rear discs

Pass 27 Jan 2017 94,115 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% (3.5.1g)

both front head lights cloudy

front wiper blades smearing slightly

head light aim poor

very slight play from front lower arm bush's

Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,916 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 69,106 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 69,106 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 66,404 miles

N/S/R seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2014 66,404 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Slight kerb damage to OSR tyre wall rim protector

Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,211 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2011 56,411 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

O/S/FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,332 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

n/s/f brake backing plate in rusty condition

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,480 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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ADY 679D is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ADY 679D, 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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ADY 679D is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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