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AD54 GPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,991 mi
Last recorded140,991 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 140,991 miles

eml light on

windscreen has damage outside z\one a

Fail 25 May 2022 140,971 miles

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

eml light on

windscreen has damage outside z\one a

Pass 20 May 2021 131,193 miles

windscreen has damage outside zone a

Fail 20 May 2021 131,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished lens (4.1.2 (c))

windscreen has damage outside zone a

Pass 27 May 2020 127,087 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 115,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,850 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,555 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 90,555 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front headlight lamps (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust flexi deteriorating

o/s/f wing mirror casing missing

Fail 20 Feb 2014 76,454 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust flexi deteriorating

o/s/f wing mirror casing missing

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,216 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,816 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,988 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,698 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,391 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 GPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 GPU, 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 GPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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