MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nsf wheel arch lining loose, was hitting drop link ball joint
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc back plate heavily corroded and adrift
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc back plate heavily corroded and adrift
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses frosted (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged twisted around brake hose (3.4.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 49% (3.7.B.6b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses frosted (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wire twisted around brake hose (3.4.3)
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)
slight bind on rear brakes
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
slight bind on rear brakes
slight bind from n/s/r brake
exhaust front pipe flexable joint aged / starting to break up suspect slight blow ?
o/s/r tyre at about 2.0mm centre tread ,close to legal limit
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil level is on the min.
Suspect rear pads are low .
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AD54 GPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 GPX, 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 GPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 2005.
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