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AD54 GPJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,232 mi
Last recorded151,232 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 GPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2018 151,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 144,456 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 144,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 133,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords, inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak, front left,possible effecting alternator and belt

n/s washer jet,low supply/windscreen still gets enough water

under car covered in mud, limiting inspection

Fail 8 Jan 2016 133,440 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0 edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0 inner (4.1.E.1)

195/65 15 v

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords, inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak, front left,possible effecting alternator and belt

n/s washer jet,low supply/windscreen still gets enough water

under car covered in mud, limiting inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2015 119,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant light flashing but temp gauge reading fine

offside front and rear tyres worn heavilly on inside shoulder

Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,139 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes slightly binding but not reading on roller brake tester

Fail 16 Jan 2014 106,139 miles

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

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brakes slightly binding but not reading on roller brake tester

Pass 21 Jan 2013 93,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower engine mount rubber starting to split

Pass 19 Jan 2012 82,155 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 82,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 4 Jan 2011 71,974 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,152 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,250 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,344 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 GPJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GPJ, 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 GPJ registered?

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

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