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AD54 DUH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,141 mi
Last recorded177,141 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 DUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 177,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 177,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 164,827 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 152,834 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Dec 2018 152,834 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 137,052 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 120,467 miles

Front brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 120,467 miles

Front brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and offside front dip beams to high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 101,927 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,383 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 54,356 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 49,748 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,580 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,286 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,914 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 21,257 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 14,108 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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AD54 DUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AD54 DUH, 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 AD54 DUH registered?

AD54 DUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is AD54 DUH safe to buy?

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