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AD54 LMO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,414 mi
Last recorded198,414 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 LMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 198,414 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 198,365 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 178,600 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 168,957 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 160,000 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 114,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2012 105,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 105,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 96,605 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,432 miles

Oil leak

front and rear number plates discoloured

o/s front brake pad worn very low

Fail 30 Jun 2010 84,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front and rear number plates discoloured

o/s front brake pad worn very low

Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,888 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,871 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 LMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LMO, 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 LMO registered?

AD54 LMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is AD54 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 LMO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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