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AD54 GVO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,385 mi
Last recorded162,385 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 GVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 162,385 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges 1956515

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2021 162,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn inner edges 1956515

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 158,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

nearside front wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 19 Feb 2019 151,777 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side to close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 142,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 132,446 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 132,446 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 121,819 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 115,748 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 112,489 miles

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 109,226 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 164,980 miles

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)

air bag warning light on

Pass 8 Feb 2011 140,783 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 117,390 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 93,522 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 67,834 miles

chip in front windscreen

slight scoring and corrosion to rear brake discs

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 GVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

AD54 GVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 2005.

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