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AD54 GZK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,300 mi
Last recorded148,300 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 GZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 148,300 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 148,300 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 135,607 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 123,726 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front both aims poor but still visable

Pass 18 Mar 2017 111,882 miles

o/s door mirror broken temp repair n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2017 111,881 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s door mirror broken temp repair n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,215 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

maximum imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,564 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 80,564 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 72,480 miles

ns mirror damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2013 72,479 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ns mirror damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Jan 2011 55,465 miles

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

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

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

plastic covering entire underbody

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,465 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)

plastic covering entire underbody

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2010 48,592 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

plastic underbody tray fitted

slight damage to nearside front bumper

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 GZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GZK, 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 GZK registered?

AD54 GZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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