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AD54 OGB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,898 mi
Last recorded92,898 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 92,898 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 92,898 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 91,791 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 90,942 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 89,585 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 89,581 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 87,524 miles

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 18 Aug 2021 81,748 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad caution light on

steering lock to lock has stiffness

Fail 15 Aug 2019 75,513 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad caution light on

steering lock to lock has stiffness

Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,802 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 71,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 65,614 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 7 Aug 2017 65,614 miles

Nearside 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 22 Aug 2016 60,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,380 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

tyre size 195 65 15 H

Fail 6 Jun 2012 53,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

tyre size 195 65 15 H

Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,626 miles

nearside windscreen wiper worn

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside windscreen wiper worn

rear wiperblade worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,576 miles

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

e,s,p light on.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 20,500 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 20,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OGB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 OGB, 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 OGB registered?

AD54 OGB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is AD54 OGB safe to buy?

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