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AD54 HBA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,238 mi
Last recorded117,238 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 HBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 117,238 miles

slight binding off side rear brake

Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,194 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

lower windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 8 Jan 2016 104,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

lower windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 10 Jan 2015 94,220 miles

E.M.L Warning on

Fail 17 Dec 2014 94,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning light on

front tyres worn on inner edge below legal limit

Pass 2 Nov 2013 85,900 miles

windscreen cracked along opaque edging

Fail 1 Nov 2013 58,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 76,450 miles

Engine management light on

n/s/front tyre wall cut(not to cord)

o/s/front seat belt clasp plastic cover missing

Fail 30 Oct 2012 76,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

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

n/s/front tyre wall cut(not to cord)

o/s/front seat belt clasp plastic cover missing

Bonnet does not lock in place(only latch holding bonnet closed)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,227 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,017 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,564 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 47,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,354 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,151 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 HBA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 HBA, 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 HBA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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