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AD54 GYN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,319 mi
Last recorded78,319 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 67,665 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner & outer shoulders.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 57,714 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,088 miles

ESP warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,940 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 44,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,604 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,404 miles

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

Offside Front 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 GYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GYN, 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 GYN registered?

AD54 GYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is AD54 GYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 GYN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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