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AD54 ESN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,430 mi
Last recorded103,430 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,430 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 103,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 98,705 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 94,028 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 88,851 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 82,666 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,382 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 70,850 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 70,850 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

split in lower engine mount/stabiliser rubber bush

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 ESN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ESN, 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 ESN?

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What year was AD54 ESN registered?

AD54 ESN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is AD54 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 ESN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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