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AD54 GYZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,100 mi
Last recorded91,100 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 GYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 91,100 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 88,922 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 87,730 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 87,730 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper's (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,514 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,294 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,999 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 71,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,663 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,608 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 61,304 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 57,450 miles

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

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

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

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

lower rear engine mounting bush cracked

Fail 14 May 2011 52,155 miles

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

Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 52,155 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 45,724 miles

front tyres wearing inside badley, and do not hang anything at interior mirror.

Fail 8 May 2009 40,456 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 40,456 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 35,172 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,172 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 GYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GYZ, 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 GYZ registered?

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

Is AD54 GYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 GYZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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