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AD54 GPO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,968 mi
Last recorded109,968 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 GPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 109,968 miles

both beam patterns weak

front no`plate poor

osf brake disc rusty

Fail 2 Jan 2024 109,968 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases second to last silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

both beam patterns weak

front no`plate poor

osf brake disc rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2023 103,625 miles

engine damp

Fail 4 Jan 2023 103,587 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine damp

Pass 6 Jan 2022 99,332 miles

both headlight image on limit

both rear tyres has cracks all round

Pass 25 Apr 2019 92,772 miles

beam pattern poor

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2019 92,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

beam pattern poor

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,777 miles

beam pattern poor

engine light on

Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,441 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

vague pattern headlights

Fail 8 Apr 2017 77,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

eml light on

vague pattern headlights

Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,572 miles

headlights misted, poor beam pattern

Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,514 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,739 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,229 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,135 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,679 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,506 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,293 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 20,115 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 GPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GPO, 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 GPO registered?

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

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