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AD54 LZO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,292 mi
Last recorded134,292 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 LZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 134,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drop link fitted wrong way

Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn- no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn- no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 122,176 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 117,254 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 108,672 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 97,132 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 85,500 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 85,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,044 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,891 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,674 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,933 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,517 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)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 49,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,751 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,464 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,715 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 24,715 miles

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

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

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

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 LZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LZO, 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 LZO registered?

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

Is AD54 LZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 LZO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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