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AD54 JXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,119 mi
Last recorded113,119 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 JXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2025 113,119 miles

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml light on dash

Pass 3 Jan 2025 113,037 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 113,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2024 109,702 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 109,682 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 106,640 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 104,387 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 100,684 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 95,112 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 90,232 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,349 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,355 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,931 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 74,931 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,212 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 70,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Jan 2012 58,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,268 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,943 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,067 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,715 miles

temperture warning light flashes on

Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,963 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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 JXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JXW, 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 JXW registered?

AD54 JXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is AD54 JXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 JXW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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