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AD54 JZT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

141,924 mi
Last recorded141,924 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 JZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 141,924 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 141,328 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 138,263 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 134,682 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 134,682 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 130,733 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 124,951 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 124,951 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 114,160 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 103,635 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 94,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under body shields fitted obscuring some comonents

Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,237 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Application not even o/s/r appears slower (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 75,237 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,912 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 54,878 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,136 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,078 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,534 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 41,848 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,335 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,298 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,361 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 JZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JZT, 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 JZT registered?

AD54 JZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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The MOT history for AD54 JZT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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