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AD54 GZV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,438 mi
Last recorded131,438 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 131,438 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

REAR ARMS AND SUB-FRAME CORRODED

SLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL

Fail 19 Jan 2026 131,438 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

REAR ARMS AND SUB-FRAME CORRODED

SLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL

Pass 11 Jan 2025 126,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Underside generally heavily corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 119,827 miles

Both rear brakes has slight bind

Nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2023 119,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear brakes has slight bind

Nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 112,660 miles

Both Front Tyres Inner Edge Worn

Central Exhaust Has Slight Exhaust Gas Leak

Nearside Rear Brake Has Slight Bind

Nearside Rear Flexible Brake Hose Perished

Offside Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 112,584 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords Showing - Marked With Chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both Front Tyres Inner Edge Worn

Central Exhaust Has Slight Exhaust Gas Leak

Nearside Rear Brake Has Slight Bind

Nearside Rear Flexible Brake Hose Perished

Offside Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,373 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 106,373 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,051 miles

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Front And Rear Suspension Components Corroded

General Under-body Corrosion - Rear

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,851 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 88,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension extensively corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2017 82,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 74,738 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 74,724 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,246 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 63,767 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,905 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,930 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,412 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,203 miles

n/s/r hand brake lever not returning to stop

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

hand brake lever on n/s/r calliper does not go back to stop

Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,773 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 GZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GZV, 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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AD54 GZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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