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AD54 LNA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

217,405 mi
Last recorded217,405 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 LNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2025 217,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 217,402 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 202,075 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 199,309 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 196,239 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 193,473 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 193,469 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 191,058 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 184,547 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 175,849 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 164,289 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 147,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 132,604 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 132,603 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 116,936 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 116,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 103,596 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 103,596 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,688 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,940 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 77,940 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 59,371 miles

N/S/R seat has a childs seat fitted unable to check seat belt correctly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 59,371 miles

N/S/R seat has a childs seat fitted unable to check seat belt correctly

Pass 7 Jan 2008 47,045 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 LNA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LNA, 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 LNA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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