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AD54 LBU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

107,405 mi
Last recorded107,405 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 LBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 107,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake discs back plate is corroded& broken - advise to replace

Fail 3 Aug 2026 107,365 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake discs back plate is corroded& broken - advise to replace

Pass 29 Apr 2025 101,787 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 96,389 miles

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

Underseal corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2024 96,389 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Underseal corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2023 95,290 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 95,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens gone cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens gone cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing broken (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,944 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 90,944 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 87,029 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 84,528 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 84,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 80,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,805 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 77,805 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightley

Pass 6 Feb 2017 74,831 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 74,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,776 miles

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

front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 10 Feb 2016 69,776 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 65,432 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 55,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear 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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 90,747 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,603 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 45,603 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 37,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,774 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,790 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 22,307 miles

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

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

front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear seat belt catch casing broken

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 LBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 LBU, 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 LBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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