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AD54 JXZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,400 mi
Last recorded130,400 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 130,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 130,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 123,461 miles

front exhaust (flexi pipe ) deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cuts outer sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2018 114,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slight splits / uneven tread wear inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slight damage outer sidewall

coolant level low

exhaust center rear box slight leak

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2018 114,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working built in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall/ damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slight splits / uneven tread wear inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slight damage outer sidewall

coolant level low

exhaust center rear box slight leak

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2017 105,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight tear (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe dteriorated

n/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 10 Oct 2017 105,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken bracket (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight tear (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe dteriorated

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,585 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 96,585 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,562 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 92,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,784 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,978 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,953 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,611 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,750 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads distorted

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,019 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 JXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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