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AD54 GXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,475 mi
Last recorded89,475 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 GXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 89,475 miles

E.M.L illuminated

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

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

front lens cloudy

Fail 9 Apr 2014 89,474 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L illuminated

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

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

front lens cloudy

Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,380 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

eml lamp on

pas air bag lamp on.

vehicle idle slightly out when vehicle cold

Fail 8 Apr 2013 82,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning lamp on

eml lamp on

pas air bag lamp on.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,809 miles

Airbag light on.

Brake wearindicator on nearside front wheel wear indicater wire severed.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment light on.

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

Nearside front chassis leg damage repaired.

n/s/r spare wheel fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2012 74,806 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Airbag light on.

Brake wearindicator on nearside front wheel wear indicater wire severed.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment light on.

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

Nearside front chassis leg damage repaired.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,476 miles

Dammage to nearside front quarter.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front chassis leg dammage repaired.

Unable to fully inspect rear inner pads.

Underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of under body or brake pipes.

Windscreen washer pump a bit weak.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 68,476 miles

Dammage to nearside front quarter.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front chassis leg dammage repaired.

Unable to fully inspect rear inner pads.

Underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of under body or brake pipes.

Windscreen washer pump a bit weak.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,863 miles

evidence of accident damage

n/s/f quarter has had repair done by welding

o/s/f headlamp aim slightly disfigured

rear registration plate dirty

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,127 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,291 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 GXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

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

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