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AD54 JXY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,604 mi
Last recorded97,604 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 97,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe to rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,235 miles

n/s mirror cap damaged

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Mar 2015 84,235 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

n/s mirror cap damaged

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2014 71,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,947 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 58,947 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,967 miles

Engine light on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,946 miles

front and rear barke pads getting low

Fail 24 Mar 2010 33,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

both front tyres grtting close to legal limit of 1.6mm

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 JXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD54 JXY registered?

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

Is AD54 JXY safe to buy?

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