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AD54 OGJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

164,654 mi
Last recorded164,654 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 164,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamps dull but still has pattern

under vehicle and all brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2018 164,654 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamps dull but still has pattern

under vehicle and all brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2018 164,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 151,073 miles

front brake discs lightly corroded

oil leak

osf suspension damper leaking fluid

osr brake disc corroded and causing slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 3 Apr 2017 151,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on dash

front brake discs lightly corroded

oil leak

oil light on dash

osf suspension damper leaking fluid

osr brake disc corroded and causing slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 21 Jan 2016 132,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

items removed from view prior to test

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 132,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light on

items removed from view prior to test

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 116,415 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air con rad poor condition

rear vw badge damaged

rear wiper in-0p

Fail 6 Feb 2015 116,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air con rad poor condition

rear vw badge damaged

rear wiper in-0p

Pass 4 Feb 2014 99,410 miles

chips in screen

Fail 4 Feb 2014 99,410 miles

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

chips in screen

Pass 19 Jan 2013 81,008 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 81,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brke discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,154 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,924 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,048 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,226 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2009 41,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2008 32,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,745 miles

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)

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 OGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OGJ, 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 OGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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