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AD54 LZL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,924 mi
Last recorded32,924 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 LZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 32,924 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 32,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 30,144 miles

n/s/f headlamp detierating

stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 7 Oct 2017 30,144 miles

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

n/s/f headlamp detierating

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2016 29,645 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 29,031 miles

EML on

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 28,851 miles

EML on

Pass 2 Nov 2013 28,430 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,383 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

rear discs are corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 27,534 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

engine management light on

Fail 3 Sep 2011 27,533 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear discs corroded

engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2010 27,093 miles

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

engine managment light up on dash

nearside door mirror repeter dim

Fail 11 Sep 2010 27,093 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine managment light up on dash

nearside door mirror repeter dim

Pass 22 Aug 2009 26,217 miles

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

engine managment light up on dash

nearside door mirror repeter bulbs dim

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,807 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER TREAD AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 29 Aug 2008 25,807 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

FRONT FOG LAMPS REMOVED AND SIDE GRILLS

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER TREAD AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

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 LZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LZL, 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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What year was AD54 LZL registered?

AD54 LZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is AD54 LZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 LZL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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