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AD54 GNZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,092 mi
Last recorded92,092 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 92,092 miles

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

Front Body not fully secure Wing Corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,400 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Body not fully secure Wing Corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 88,400 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Body not fully secure Wing Corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,187 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 84,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 71,229 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,856 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2016 60,852 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2013 45,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light showing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,032 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,820 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 30,805 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,309 miles

nearside front tyre badly damaged on sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2008 21,622 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 GNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GNZ, 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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What year was AD54 GNZ registered?

AD54 GNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is AD54 GNZ safe to buy?

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