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AD54 HYR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,648 mi
Last recorded196,648 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 196,648 miles

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

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both front suspension arms,rear bushes splitting

nearside headlamp lense deteriorating

offside headlamp unit loose

offside rear tyre worn on inside

rear gearbox mounting splitting

rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 196,648 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both front suspension arms,rear bushes splitting

nearside headlamp lense deteriorating

offside headlamp unit loose

offside rear tyre worn on inside

rear gearbox mounting splitting

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 179,188 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/splitting

n/s/f driveshaft outer gaitor perished

Fail 5 Feb 2016 178,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/splitting

n/s/f driveshaft outer gaitor perished

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 25 Feb 2015 160,472 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

play in n/s/f lower suspension arm front bush

Fail 25 Feb 2015 160,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre worn to limit & smooth on inner shoulder

play in n/s/f lower suspension arm front bush

Pass 26 Feb 2014 145,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light illuminated

noise from auxillary belt area

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside

Fail 26 Feb 2014 145,803 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front suspension arms,rear bushes splitting

engine management light illuminated

noise from auxillary belt area

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside

Pass 25 Mar 2013 125,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bothsides headlamp beam images deteriating

nearside outer cv boot split on inner end

unable to fully inspect rear coilsprings due to suspension arms desing

Fail 25 Mar 2013 125,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bothsides headlamp beam images deteriating

nearside outer cv boot split on inner end

unable to fully inspect rear coilsprings due to suspension arms desing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 102,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arms,rear bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,798 miles

both front suspension arms,rear bushes splitting

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter damp

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,567 miles

rear disc pads very low

Fail 22 Mar 2010 56,567 miles

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

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

rear disc pads very low

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,044 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,368 miles

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

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

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 HYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HYR, 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 HYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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