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AD54 GXY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,062 mi
Last recorded131,062 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 GXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 131,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

heavily under sealed

Pass 21 Sep 2020 126,229 miles

both headlamps misted just meeting MOT beam pattern criteria

general corrosion to under of vehicle

n/s/f seatbelt clasp surround missing

slight corrosion to n/s/r brake disc

Pass 9 Jan 2019 106,295 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 106,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 90,663 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 84,268 miles

Nearside Front Plastic cover on seat belt catch missing

Fail 18 Nov 2016 84,266 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Plastic cover on seat belt catch missing

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,169 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,062 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 65,001 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 58,882 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,216 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,741 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 47,741 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,688 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 32,549 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 GXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GXY, 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 GXY registered?

AD54 GXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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