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AD54 HYP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,702 mi
Last recorded141,702 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 HYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 141,702 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 141,702 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 136,681 miles

Both rear trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorated

Oil leak

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Feb 2016 136,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

Both rear trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorated

Oil leak

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Jul 2014 131,095 miles

front lower arm bushers starting to split

stone chip in screen

Fail 26 Jul 2014 131,083 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front lower arm bushers starting to split

rear brake discs corroded

stone chip in screen

Pass 1 Jun 2013 127,366 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 112,410 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 112,406 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 99,312 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,038 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,319 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,531 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 HYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HYP, 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 HYP registered?

AD54 HYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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