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AD54 GWA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,613 mi
Last recorded86,613 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 GWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 86,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 79,421 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear brake worn thin and binding slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2022 77,217 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 73,293 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bottom engine mount split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,333 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 66,057 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 61,424 miles

covers and shields fitted

wet weather test

Fail 20 Dec 2018 61,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer sidewall and outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge

covers and shields fitted

wet weather test

Pass 21 Dec 2017 55,641 miles

Bonnet cable stiff

N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on outer tread. 195/65/r15-91v

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Recommend replacing. 195/65/r15-91v (4.1.E.1)

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 23 Dec 2016 48,940 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 48,940 miles

Headlamp insecure offside (1.7.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 44,830 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,569 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2012 44,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 10 May 2011 41,702 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 37,671 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 30,244 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake pads 3/4 worn

n/s/f inner wheel rim has slight damage

Pass 28 Feb 2009 30,244 miles

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

front brake pads 3/4 worn

n/s/f inner wheel rim has slight damage

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,927 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 GWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 GWA, 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 GWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 2005.

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