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AD54 HBC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,323 mi
Last recorded145,323 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 145,323 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 145,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 140,472 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 140,471 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 132,536 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 132,536 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 122,952 miles

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 112,638 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 104,392 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,492 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 88,644 miles

Centre Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,292 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 62,401 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 62,401 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,230 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 55,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,963 miles

n/s repeater dim

tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2008 33,872 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 HBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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