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AD54 LNT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

193,398 mi
Last recorded193,398 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 LNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2017 193,398 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 183,900 miles

Airbag light and Engine management light on dashboard at time of test

Fail 30 Jan 2016 183,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Airbag light and Engine management light on dashboard at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2015 173,449 miles

engine check light on

Fail 24 Jan 2015 173,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine check light on

Pass 1 Feb 2014 154,251 miles

engine check light on

Fail 1 Feb 2014 154,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

engine check light on

Pass 9 Feb 2013 140,219 miles

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

engine and service light on

Fail 9 Feb 2013 140,219 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

engine and service light on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 131,394 miles

floor pan covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2011 121,629 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 120,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs corroded badly on inside

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2010 104,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush splitting but not resulting in excessive play or movement

Fail 5 Feb 2010 104,670 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush splitting but not resulting in excessive play or movement

Pass 10 Feb 2009 95,414 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 86,362 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2008 86,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 LNT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 LNT, 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 LNT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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