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AD54 GWY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,200 mi
Last recorded98,200 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 98,200 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 98,196 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 93,665 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 93,662 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,091 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,183 miles

GENERAL COSMETIC S DAMAGED ON VEHICLE

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING LOW

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

SLIGHT SURFACE COROSSION ON REAR DISCS

Pass 29 Apr 2017 76,983 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

cover fitted wheel arches corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2017 76,983 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cover fitted wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 69,000 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 68,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,968 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 53,967 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,077 miles

both rear tyres starting to tear/crack

Fail 8 Jan 2014 43,076 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to tear/crack

Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,520 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 30,493 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,513 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 18,963 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,120 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,911 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 GWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

AD54 GWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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