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AD54 GNY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,876 mi
Last recorded129,876 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 GNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 129,876 miles

Offside Front Outer Sill damage

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 126,170 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 126,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 122,539 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 113,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door and sill have damage

nox sensor faulty bank one

Pass 12 Apr 2018 101,846 miles

Offside Front Lower door and sill slight damage

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 101,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower door and sill slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 91,295 miles

Offside Front drivers door and sill has damage

Fail 12 Apr 2017 91,295 miles

Emissions not tested cat failed co2 to high (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front drivers door and sill has damage

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all the tyres on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,354 miles

Nearside Rear nail

child seat fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 80,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear nail

child seat fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,670 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 66,066 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,066 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,960 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 63,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,581 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 60,581 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,703 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 55,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,342 miles

Center rear brake light (high level) not working

Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,452 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 GNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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