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AD54 HAO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,545 mi
Last recorded125,545 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 HAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 125,545 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

windscreen cracked at the bottom in the black band

Fail 19 Dec 2017 125,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

windscreen cracked at the bottom in the black band

Pass 9 Dec 2016 111,058 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 9 Dec 2016 111,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,231 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 82,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 82,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 80,147 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,147 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,615 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 73,614 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,343 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,135 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 35,842 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 HAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HAO, 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 HAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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