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AD54 OFY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,789 mi
Last recorded127,789 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 127,789 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 109,265 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 102,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,377 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 85,721 miles

Front Brake pads not visible to check

Front Headlamps density on or near limit

Offside Front Tyre on 2mm tread

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 85,705 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pads not visible to check

Front Headlamps density on or near limit

Offside Front Tyre on 2mm tread

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,669 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2015 80,669 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside (8.2.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,063 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 73,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear outer position lamp not working

Pass 5 Nov 2013 64,524 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,712 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 3 Jul 2012 53,369 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,271 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

bonnet lock faulty

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear lense slightly cracked

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,472 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Jul 2010 42,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2009 38,657 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres show light cracking in tread area

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,138 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 OFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OFY, 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 OFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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