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AD54 GXC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,675 mi
Last recorded109,675 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 GXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2017 109,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 100,093 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre outer wall cracking/perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,513 miles

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

o/s rear tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2014 84,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,130 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,447 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,043 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 63,043 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 30 Mar 2010 55,595 miles

n/s front tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 22 Mar 2010 55,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,160 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,423 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 40,423 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD54 GXC?

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What year was AD54 GXC registered?

AD54 GXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 2005.

Is AD54 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 GXC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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