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AD54 CHL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,452 mi
Last recorded75,452 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 CHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2009 75,452 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 75,452 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 61,546 miles

o/s/f door catching.

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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AD54 CHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD54 CHL, 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

How do I check the history of AD54 CHL?

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What year was AD54 CHL registered?

AD54 CHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is AD54 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 CHL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD54 CHL have outstanding finance?

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