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AD54 GOP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,883 mi
Last recorded118,883 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 118,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 113,965 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 110,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 108,312 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,703 miles

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

Front screen damaged (not affecting drivers view of the road)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,473 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 97,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 91,290 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 84,150 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,027 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,179 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to front brake discs.

o/s/r brake sticking slightly.

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 21 Jan 2013 70,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to front brake discs.

o/s/r brake sticking slightly.

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,571 miles

body damage.

slight wear suspension bushes.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 63,571 miles

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

body damage.

both rear tyres 2mm/tread run out.

o/s/f tyre 2/2.5mm.

slight wear suspension bushes.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,502 miles

exhaust poor condition

slight runout to rear tyres,lumpy

traction control light on

Pass 6 Feb 2010 46,717 miles

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s/r tyre slight runout

Fail 5 Feb 2010 46,717 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass broken

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre slight runout

Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,151 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 38,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2008 29,735 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 GOP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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