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AD54 GMZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

190,148 mi
Last recorded190,148 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 GMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 190,148 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess CENTRAL REAR NEARSIDE FRONT (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 173,757 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 161,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 155,378 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 155,216 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps lense dull, no image or pattern aim not tested. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated, cracked to excess. (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing damaged, sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

all front and rear suspension, and steering components corroded. front back plates corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 151,114 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 145,942 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 140,267 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

damage to n/s/f

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 128,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 128,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 120,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to front of vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2013 111,081 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full

Pass 25 Oct 2012 99,201 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,997 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,026 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,717 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,371 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,731 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 GMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GMZ, 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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AD54 GMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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